AN ACT CONCERNING REFERENCES TO SUICIDE IN THE GENERAL STATUTES.
SB 769 would update Connecticut's state laws by replacing the phrase "commit suicide" with "death by suicide" in all general statutes. This change applies to every existing law that currently uses the term "commit suicide," affecting all state legal documents and records. The bill's purpose is to align terminology with current mental health advocacy best practices, which favor more respectful language. The bill does not alter any legal requirements, penalties, or policies - only the wording used in statutes.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025
Last action Jan 17, 2025
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