SB00365

An Act Establishing A Bridge Program For Emergency Treatment And Recovery Navigation For Persons With An Opioid Use Disorder.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut SB00365 establishes a bridge program for emergency treatment and recovery navigation for persons with opioid use disorder.

Connecticut SB00365 requires hospitals to treat patients presenting to the emergency department with symptoms of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine without requiring admission. It mandates that such patients be discharged with a supply of opioid antagonists and referred to local substance use disorder treatment programs. The act aims to provide immediate care and support for individuals suffering from opioid use disorder, facilitating their transition to ongoing treatment. This act takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

20 Yea

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11 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Public Health Public Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 24

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Mar 24

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 110