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CT SB01070

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Catherine Osten

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 17a-543 of Connecticut general statutes to require written informed consent before administering shock therapy (electroconvulsive therapy)
  • Protections explicitly extend to children, pregnant women, and the elderly
  • Effectively prohibits forced or involuntary shock therapy treatment on any person
  • Introduced by Senator Osten (19th District) and referred to the Public Health Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Shock Therapy Treatment.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

1/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health1/22/2025

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