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CT HB06170
CT HB06170An Act Concerning A Probate Court Venue For The Filing Of A Petition Relating To The Administration Of Electroconvulsive Therapy To A Patient.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To remove a barrier to electroconvulsive treatment for a patient who is not hospitalized in a location where such treatment is medically advised.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing Connecticut state law regarding the probate court venue for filing petitions related to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), a medical treatment involving electrically induced seizures used to treat certain psychiatric conditions. Currently, patients might face administrative barriers when seeking ECT if they are not hospitalized in the same probate district where they reside. The proposed legislation would expand the filing options for ECT treatment petitions, allowing them to be submitted in either the probate district where the patient lives or the district where the patient is hospitalized. This change aims to increase patient access to potentially life-improving medical treatment by reducing bureaucratic obstacles, particularly for patients who may need to travel to receive specialized ECT care or who are receiving treatment outside their home district.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (on 01/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06170&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-06170-R00-HB.PDF |
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