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CT HB05517
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Public Health Committee
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AI Summary
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Implements Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services recommendations to update terminology throughout Connecticut statutes to use recovery-friendly, person-first language
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Replaces stigmatizing terms such as "substance abuse" with "substance use disorder" and "addict" or "alcoholic" with person-centered alternatives
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Makes technical and conforming revisions across multiple mental health and addiction-related statutes to ensure consistent, non-stigmatizing language
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Aligns state law terminology with current clinical and professional standards in the behavioral health field
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services' Recommendations Regarding Recovery-friendly Language And Various Revisions To Mental Health And Addiction Statutes.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/13
3/9/2026