HB05567

An Act Concerning Health Care In The Department Of Correction Facilities.

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Connecticut HB05567 establishes health care reforms in correctional facilities.

Connecticut HB05567 establishes a Correction Ombuds to oversee health care services in correctional facilities. The bill mandates digital and telephonic medical request systems for incarcerated individuals, and requires the Correction Ombuds to investigate complaints about health care access and quality. It also establishes a Correction Medical and Health Oversight Board to recommend improvements in medical, nutrition, and food services.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

May 26

House

Signed by the Governor

May 15

House

Transmitted to the Secretary of State

May 15

House

Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor