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CT SB01509

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires persons undergoing psychiatric evaluation at Connecticut Valley Hospital to be separated according to their biological sex at all times

  • Expands the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services' policy authority to include standards for persons undergoing psychiatric evaluation, in addition to existing policies for residents and discharges

  • Maintains existing requirements that clients admitted to Whiting Forensic Hospital through court commitment or Department of Correction transfer cannot be discharged without full compliance with specified statutory sections

  • Effective date of October 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Patient Protections And Standards Of Care At Connecticut Valley Hospital.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/17

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/12/2025

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