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CT HB05169
Bill
Status
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Department of Public Health must develop a system by January 1, 2027 for health care providers to report patient violence or combative behavior to the State-wide Health Information Exchange
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Health care providers with compatible electronic health record systems will receive alerts when accepting new patients or scheduling visits with patients who have documented violence history
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Providers must document in their electronic health records any incidents of violence or combative behavior they experience or witness from patients, effective January 1, 2027
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Applies only to providers whose electronic health records systems can connect to and participate in the State-wide Health Information Exchange under section 17b-59e
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Act takes effect October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring The Establishment Of An Alert In The State-wide Health Information Exchange Regarding Patients With A History Of Violence Or Combative Behavior Toward A Health Care Provider.
Last Action
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26 5:00 PM
3/10/2026