CT SB00161 | 2023 | General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-13 - Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
Pending: Joint Public Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-13 - Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
Pending: Joint Public Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
To eliminate the requirement that the Probate Court issue an order for a patient to receive shock therapy when the patient is incapable of giving informed consent if the shock therapy is medically recommended.
Title
An Act Repealing The Requirement That The Probate Court Issue An Order Allowing A Patient To Receive Shock Therapy When A Patient Is Incapable Of Giving Informed Consent.
Sponsors
| Sen. Saud Anwar [D] | Rep. Travis Simms [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-13 | Senate | Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health |
Connecticut State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00161&which_year=2023 |
| Text | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/S/PDF/2023SB-00161-R00-SB.PDF |
