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SB 493 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE OVERSIGHT OF HEALTH CARE IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

SB 493 creates a new Office of Oversight of Health Care in Correctional Institutions within Connecticut's Department of Public Health. This office will directly oversee health care services provided to inmates in all state correctional facilities. The bill amends state law to establish this dedicated oversight body, requiring the Department of Public Health to monitor and ensure appropriate medical care delivery for incarcerated individuals.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates oversight for health care in correctional facilities, improving inmate medical care conditions and aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated oversight body to ensure medical care standards in prisons, strengthening public health accountability for incarcerated individuals.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 10, 2025
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