Public Health Committee Bill Record Book 1/2/2024

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Section 1: PROPOSED SENATE BILLS

  Bill # Title Public Hearing Date Committee Action File # House Cal. # Senate Cal. # House Action Senate Action Governor's Action & Act #
  sSB-9 AAC HEALTH AND WELLNESS FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.
SENATOR DUFF, 25TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

et al 		03-22 05-08 APP - Joint Favorable
03-27 PH - Joint Favorable Substitute
03-14 SCO - DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
01-13 PH - Vote to Draft
507
 598
 303
 06-05 IN CONCURRENCE
06-02 HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
06-02 HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A,C
06-05 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A,C
06-05 SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
05-25 SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A,C
05-25 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
05-25 SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. C
05-03 REF. BY SEN. TO COMM. ON APP
06-28 SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
06-15 TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
06-15 TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
06-12 PA 23-97
  PSB-14 AA ENSURING THE SAFETY OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS.

SENATOR MARTIN, 31ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE FISHBEIN, 90TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NOLAN, 39TH DIST.

  PSB-22 AA REQUIRING ALL FIRST RESPONDERS TO BE TRAINED IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE FISHBEIN, 90TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NOLAN, 39TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-23 AAC OPIOIDS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.
SENATOR GASTON, 23RD DIST.

  PSB-24 AA EXPANDING THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH'S PROGRAM PROVIDING HOUSING SUPPORT TO PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.

  PSB-26 AA PROHIBITING SMOKING IN MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN A CHILD IS PRESENT.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-39 AAC ORGAN DONATION.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-40 AA PROHIBITING SMOKING AND VAPING AT STATE BEACHES AND PARKS AND ALLOWING MUNICIPALITIES TO RESTRICT SMOKING AND VAPING AT MUNICIPAL PARKS AND OTHER OUTDOOR VENUES.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-44 AA REQUIRING EDUCATION IN THE DETECTION OF CONCUSSIONS AND DANGERS OF CHRONIC TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-50 AAC SUPPORT FOR SURGE CAPACITY FOR EMERGENCY ROOMS, HOSPITALS AND NURSING CARE FACILITIES.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.

  PSB-51 AA PROHIBITING A HEALTH CARE PROXY FROM ACTING IN CONTRADICTION OF A PATIENT'S ADVANCE DIRECTIVE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-68 AA REVISING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.

SENATOR GORDON, 35TH DIST.

  PSB-75 AAC PROTECTIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT K9S.

SENATOR COHEN, 12TH DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE FISHBEIN, 90TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-95 AA INCREASING OVERSIGHT OF THE ACQUISITION OF PHYSICIAN PRACTICES.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.

  PSB-96 AA ESTABLISHING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT PERSONS KILLED IN A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT WHILE RIDING WITHOUT A HELMET WISH TO DONATE THEIR ORGANS.

SENATOR LOONEY, 11TH DIST.

  PSB-104 AA ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE BED SHORTAGES IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS.

SENATOR COHEN, 12TH DIST.

  PSB-161 AA 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.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.

  PSB-162 AA ESTABLISHING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD PSYCHOSIS TASK FORCE TO STUDY BARRIERS TO ADEQUATE AND EARLY TREATMENT OF PSYCHOSIS IN CHILDREN.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.

  PSB-163 AAC THE TRANSFER OF MEDICAL RECORDS BETWEEN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BORER, 115TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SIMMS, 140TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-164 AA AUTHORIZING RECIPROCAL LICENSING FOR CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

SENATOR FAZIO, 36TH DIST.
SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.

  PSB-165 AA DEVELOPING AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM TO RETAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE EDUCATED OR TRAINED IN THE STATE.

SENATOR GORDON, 35TH DIST.

  PSB-166 AA REINSTATING THE RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FROM SCHOOL VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS.

SENATOR GORDON, 35TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DECAPRIO, 48TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE MCGORTY, 122ND DIST.

et al

  PSB-167 AAC INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE AND OTHER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.

  PSB-168 AAC SEX OFFENDER BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR RESIDENTS AND STAFF OF LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.
SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  SB-169 AA STRENGTHENING SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE KAVROS DEGRAW, 17TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER, 57TH DIST.

et al 		03-13 01-23 SCO - DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
01-18 PH - Vote to Draft


  PSB-170 AA ELIMINATING THE CERTIFICATE OF NEED PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

SENATOR FAZIO, 36TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE ANDERSON, 62ND DIST.

  sSB-171 AA ALLOWING PHARMACISTS TO PRESCRIBE BIRTH CONTROL MEDICATION.

SENATOR FAZIO, 36TH DIST.
SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CARNEY, 23RD DIST.

et al 		03-06 03-20 PH - Joint Favorable Substitute
03-14 SCO - DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
03-10 PH - Vote to Draft
01-30 PH - Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
01-18 PH - Vote to Hold until next meeting
290
 614
 186
 05-25 SENATE PASSED
  PSB-172 AAC TITLE PROTECTION FOR PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-173 AA ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH A PHYSICIAN MAY PROVIDE ONE HUNDRED HOURS OF FREE MEDICAL CARE IN LIEU OF PAYING THE STATE'S MEDICAL LICENSE FEE.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-174 AA REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.

  PSB-175 AA REQUIRING THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS TO HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.

  PSB-176 AAC THE USE OF OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUNDS.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.

  PSB-180 AA REQUIRING A STUDY OF THE QUALITY OF, COSTS OF, REIMBURSEMENTS RATES FOR AND AVAILABILITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE STATE.

SENATOR SEMINARA, 8TH DIST. 		01-18 PH - Change of Reference INS


  PSB-188 AA ALLOWING TERMINALLY ILL PATIENTS THE MEDICAL DECISION TO END THEIR LIFE.

SENATOR MAHER, 26TH DIST.

  PSB-204 AAC A SALARY FOR FAMILY MEMBERS WHO CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DEMENTIA.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NOLAN, 39TH DIST.
SENATOR GASTON, 23RD DIST.

et al 		02-01 AGE - Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
01-18 PH - Change of Reference AGE


  PSB-205 AA REQUIRING PHARMACISTS TO INFORM PATIENTS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS REGARDING THE LEAST EXPENSIVE MEDICATION OPTION.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE TURCO, 27TH DIST. 		01-18 PH - Change of Reference GL


  PSB-220 AA ENSURING EACH INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE IMPLEMENTS ITS POLICY CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF OPIOID ANTAGONISTS ON CAMPUS.

SENATOR COHEN, 12TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE PARKER, 101ST DIST.
SENATOR KUSHNER, 24TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-236 AAC EDUCATION FOR CERTAIN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS ON PERINATAL MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS.

SENATOR KELLY, 21ST DIST.

  SB-524 AA ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY METHODS OF CARDIAC SCREENING OF FIRST RESPONDERS FOR EARLY DETECTION OF CARDIAC ISSUES.

SENATOR CICARELLA, 34TH DIST.
SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CANDELORA, 86TH DIST.

et al 		02-22 03-14 SCO - DRAFTED BY COMMITTEE
03-03 PH - Vote to Draft
02-06 PH - Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing


  PSB-525 AAC LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR ESTHETICIANS.

SENATOR HARTLEY, 15TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NAPOLI, 73RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BUTLER, 72ND DIST.

et al

  PSB-526 AAC THE PREVENTION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTION REDUNDANCIES BETWEEN CERTAIN AGENCIES.

SENATOR COHEN, 12TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CANDELORA, 86TH DIST.

  PSB-527 AA REVISING THE STATUTORY DEFINITION OF A GROUP HOME.

SENATOR HWANG, 28TH DIST. 		01-23 PH - Change of Reference PD


  PSB-528 AA EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICE OPTIONS TO INCLUDE ANIMAL THERAPY.

SENATOR HARTLEY, 15TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NAPOLI, 73RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BUTLER, 72ND DIST.

et al

  PSB-529 AA REQUIRING THE AVAILABILITY OF A PROTECTIVE VEST OR APRON FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING AN X-RAY.

SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.

  PSB-530 AA REQUIRING SCHOOLS, CHILD CARE FACILITIES AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE VEHICLES TO BE EQUIPPED WITH A PORTABLE AIRWAY CLEARANCE DEVICE.

SENATOR KUSHNER, 24TH DIST.

  PSB-531 AAC BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS FROM UNVACCINATED BLOOD DONORS.

SENATOR KISSEL, 7TH DIST.

  PSB-532 AA ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT THAT SELLERS REQUIRE IDENTIFICATION FROM EACH PERSON WHO PURCHASES CIGARETTES OR A TOBACCO PRODUCT.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-533 AA ESTABLISHING IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY FOR PHYSICIANS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO ARE UNABLE TO SEE A REFERRED PATIENT.

SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE KLARIDES-DITRIA, 105TH DIST. 		01-23 PH - Change of Reference JUD


  PSB-534 AAC RATES FOR CERTIFIED AMBULANCE SERVICES.

SENATOR OSTEN, 19TH DIST.

  PSB-535 AA REQUIRING PROVIDERS OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE AND COUNSELING TO BE MANDATORY REPORTERS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DAUPHINAIS, 44TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DUBITSKY, 47TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-536 AA REQUIRING PARENTAL NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO THE TERMINATION OF A PREGNANCY BY A MINOR.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DAUPHINAIS, 44TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DUBITSKY, 47TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-537 AA PROHIBITING MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DAUPHINAIS, 44TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DUBITSKY, 47TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-538 AA EXPANDING THE EXEMPTIONS TO THE REQUIRED IMMUNIZATIONS LAW FOR STUDENTS.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DAUPHINAIS, 44TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DUBITSKY, 47TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-539 AAC EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES INSTRUCTORS.

SENATOR CICARELLA, 34TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CANDELORA, 86TH DIST.
SENATOR BERTHEL, 32ND DIST.

  PSB-540 AAC RELIGIOUS LIBERTY FROM STATE MANDATES REGARDING THE COVID-19 VACCINE.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DAUPHINAIS, 44TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE DUBITSKY, 47TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-541 AA ADOPTING THE PHYSICAL THERAPY COMPACT.

SENATOR KISSEL, 7TH DIST.
SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.
SENATOR FAZIO, 36TH DIST.

  PSB-542 AAC LICENSING RECIPROCITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WORKING IN SCHOOLS.

SENATOR KISSEL, 7TH DIST.

  PSB-543 AAC HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES.

SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE KLARIDES-DITRIA, 105TH DIST.

  PSB-544 AAC THE USE OF A NONBINARY MARKER ON BIRTH CERTIFICATES.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-545 AAC THE ADEQUATE PRESCRIPTION OF PAIN MEDICATION FOR CANCER PATIENTS, PALLIATIVE AND NURSING HOME PATIENTS AND PATIENTS EXPERIENCING CHRONIC INTRACTABLE PAIN.

SENATOR SAMPSON, 16TH DIST.

  PSB-546 AA ESTABLISHING PROTECTIONS FOR RESIDENTS FROM MOLD INFESTATION.

SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE CARNEY, 23RD DIST.

  PSB-547 AA ALLOWING CERTAIN OUT-OF-STATE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDE TELEHEALTH SERVICES IN THE STATE ON A PERMANENT BASIS.

SENATOR CABRERA, 17TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE D'AGOSTINO, 91ST DIST.

  PSB-548 AAC DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH OVERSIGHT OF THE PLAN FOR THE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO INMATES OF CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE ELLIOTT, 88TH DIST.

  PSB-549 AA REQUIRING DISCHARGE STANDARDS FOR PATIENTS BEING DISCHARGED FROM A SKILLED NURSING FACILITY.

SENATOR MARX, 20TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE KLARIDES-DITRIA, 105TH DIST.

  PSB-550 AAC OPIOID EDUCATION AND HARM REDUCTION RESOURCES.

SENATOR MARX, 20TH DIST.

  PSB-551 AA ALLOWING NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS TO PRESCRIBE MEDICATION.

SENATOR OSTEN, 19TH DIST.

  PSB-552 AA ALLOWING LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS TO PERFORM CERTAIN ROLES PERFORMED BY PSYCHIATRISTS AND PSYCHOLOGISTS AND ESTABLISHING A REVIEW PROCESS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE ROLES IN SCHOOLS, POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FACILITIES.

SENATOR OSTEN, 19TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE NOLAN, 39TH DIST.

  PSB-553 AAC A STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DASHBOARD.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE FOSTER, 57TH DIST.

  PSB-554 AA ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AND FUNDING BARRIERS TO THE CREATION OF NEW ANTIBIOTIC MEDICATIONS.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-555 AAC A STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF THE USE OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS BY HOSPITALS AND PRIVATE CARE FACILITIES.

SENATOR ANWAR, 3RD DIST.

  PSB-556 AAC FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND FUNERAL HOMES.

SENATOR KUSHNER, 24TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE SANTOS, 109TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE BERGER-GIRVALO, 111TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-557 AAC THE LICENSURE OF BIRTHING CENTERS.

SENATOR KUSHNER, 24TH DIST.
SENATOR FLEXER, 29TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE GILCHREST, 18TH DIST.

et al

  PSB-558 AAC MANDATORY LIMITS ON OVERTIME FOR NURSES WORKING IN HOSPITALS.

SENATOR KUSHNER, 24TH DIST.
SENATOR MARX, 20TH DIST.

  PSB-559 AA REQUIRING THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO PAY VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE COMPANIES FOR RESPONDING TO CALLS ON CERTAIN HIGHWAYS AND SECTIONS OF HIGHWAYS.

SENATOR LESSER, 9TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE FARRAR, 20TH DIST.
REPRESENTATIVE TURCO, 27TH DIST.

  PSB-560 AA AUTHORIZING CONNECTICUT TO JOIN THE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT.

SENATOR SEMINARA, 8TH DIST.

  PSB-793 AA REQUIRING AN EVALUATION OF METHODS TO ADDRESS THE SHORTAGE OF RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS IN THE STATE.

SENATOR SOMERS, 18TH DIST.

  PSB-812 AAC THE INVESTIGATIONS OF PEDESTRIAN FATALITIES.

SENATOR MILLER, 27TH DIST.

  PSB-822 AA REQUIRING THE STATE TO RECOGNIZE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AS ESSENTIAL SERVICES.

SENATOR FLEXER, 29TH DIST.