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CT HB05775

An Act Concerning The Safety Of Home Health Care Workers.


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To ensure the safety of home health care workers by allowing them to park their vehicle in close proximity to their patients' homes.

AI Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to existing statutes that would provide home health care workers with special parking privileges during snow-related parking restrictions. Specifically, the bill would allow these workers to park their vehicles on the street for up to 60 minutes in areas where on-street parking is typically restricted due to snow, and to park in resident-only parking spaces. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure the safety of home health care workers by enabling them to park closer to their patients' homes, which can be particularly important during challenging winter weather conditions. By providing these parking exemptions, the bill aims to support home health care workers who provide critical in-home medical care and assistance, potentially making their work easier and safer by reducing the distance they must walk to reach their patients' residences during snow events.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Planning and Development (on 02/11/2025)

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