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Bill # and Introducer / Title & Statement of Purpose / Public Hearing / File # / Committee Action & Legislation / Governor's Action / PA#DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:
Substitute for
S.B. No. 3
Introduced by:
Sen. Edith G. Prague, 19th Dist.
Rep. Joseph C. Serra, 33rd Dist.
Rep. Lawrence G. Miller, 122nd Dist.
Co-Sponsored by:
Rep. Linda Schofield, 16th Dist. / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYEES OF HOMEMAKER-COMPANION AGENCIES AND HOME HEALTH AGENCIES.’
To enhance the background check requirements for employees of homemaker-companion agencies and home health agencies. / 3/03/11 / 723 / 5/11/11 Referred by Senate to Committee on Appropriations
5/03/11 Senate Calendar Number 440
5/03/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
5/03/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/26/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 05/02/11 5:00 PM
4/15/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/14/11 (JUD) Joint Favorable
3/30/11 Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary
3/30/11 Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary
3/30/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/28/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/28/11 (PH) Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Judiciary
3/16/11 Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Public Health
2/23/11 Drafted by Committee
1/11/11 Vote to Draft
1/05/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Aging
S.B. No. 103
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Introduced by: Human Services Committee
Co-Sponsor:
Sen. Martin M. Looney, 11th Dist. / 'AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF PODIATRY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICAID PROGRAM'
To include podiatry as an optional service available under the Medicaid program. / 02/10/11 / 3/04/11 Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
3/04/11 Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
3/02/11 Filed with; /3/03 reported out of LCO3/01/11 (HS) Joint Favorable Change of Reference Appropriations
1/26/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
1/25/11 Drafted by Committee
1/13/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
S.B.No.529
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Introduced by: Public Health Committee
Co-Sponsors:
Sen. Andrew M. Maynard, 18th Dist.
Rep. Brenda L. Kupchick, 132nd Dist. / ‘AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CENTER FOR THE PROVISION OF AUTISM SERVICES IN SOUTHEAST CONNECTICUT.’
To establish a center for autism services in the southeast region of the state. / 3/11/11 / 3/04/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
3/03/11 Drafted by Committee
2/14/11 (PH) Vote to Draft
1/21/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
S.B. No. 885
Raised
Introduced by:
Public Health Committee / ‘AN ACT PERMITTING INQUIRY ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES' ABUSE AND NEGLECT REGISTRY FOR CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH RECRUIT VOLUNTEERS TO WORK WITH PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.’
To ensure that individuals with substantiated abuse or neglect allegations against persons receiving services from the Department of Developmental Services are not permitted to serve as volunteers for charitable organizations such as the Special Olympics. / 2/09/11 / 120 / 5/10/11 Tabled for the Calendar, House
5/10/11 No New File by Committee on Public Safety and Security
5/10/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
5/10/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
5/10/11 (PS) Joint Favorable
5/04/11 Referred by House to Committee on Public Safety and Security
4/28/11 House Calendar Number 400
4/28/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/27/11 On Consent Calendar
4/27/11 Senate Passed
3/21/11 (LCO) File Number 120
3/21/11 Senate Calendar Number 118
3/21/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
3/21/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/14/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/21/11 10:00 AM
3/14/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/21/11 10:00 AM
3/07/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/07/11(PH) Joint Favorable
2/03/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
H.B. No. 5142
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. Sampson, 80th Dist. / 'AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE LOCATION OF GROUP HOMES'
To mandate public hearings regarding the location of group homes. / 2/07/11 / 1/19/11 (PD) Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
1/10/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development
H.B. No. 5203 Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. O'Neill, 69th Dist. / 'AN ACT AUTHORIZING AN AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT ON THE LANDS OF THE SOUTHBURY TRAINING SCHOOL'
To permanently preserve valuable farmland and allow the state to retain ownership of the underlying property.
/ 3/07/11 / 345 / 5/04/11 Referred by House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
4/19/11 Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/19/11 No New File by Committee on Government Administration and Elections
4/19/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/18/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/18/11 (GAE) Joint Favorable
4/12/11 Referred by House to Committee on Government Administration and Elections
4/04/11 House Calendar Number 200
4/04/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/4/2011 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/28/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/04/11 10:00 AM
3/01/11 Drafted by Committee
2/16/11 (ENV) Vote to Draft
1/13/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Environment
H.B No. 5259
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. Betts, 78th Dist. / 'AN ACT REQUIRING PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE LOCATION OF GROUP HOMES'
To mandate public hearings regarding the location of group homes.
/ 2/07/11 / 1/19/11 (PD) Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
1/13/11 Referred to Joint Comm. on Planning and Dev.
H.B.No.6278
Raised
Introduced by:
Public Health Committee / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES DIVISION OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SERVICES.’
To make technical changes to statutes that include autism related terminology and repeal a statute concerning the autism spectrum disorder pilot program which terminated on June 30, 2009. / 2/09/11 / 93 / 5/03/11 Transmitted to the Secretary of State
5/02/11 (LCO) Public Act 11-4
4/27/11 On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
4/27/11 Senate Passed
4/14/11 Senate Calendar Number 329
4/14/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/13/11 House Passed
3/21/11 House Calendar Number 78
3/21/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
3/21/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/14/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/21/11, 10:00 AM
3/07/11(LCO) Filed with Legislative Comm. Office
30/7/11 (PH) Joint Favorable
2/03/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health / Public Act 11-4
H.B.No.6279
Raised
Introduced by:
Public Health Committee / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES INCLUDING THE UTILIZATION OF RESPECTFUL LANGUAGE WHEN REFERRING TO PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.’
To: (1) Utilize person first, respectful language in statutes relating to the Department of Developmental Services that refer to persons with intellectual disability, (2) eliminate obsolete statutes and reporting requirements, and (3) have the statutes accurately reflect the department's responsibilities for licensing community companion homes and community living arrangements. / 2/09/11 / 466 / 5/12/11 On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
5/12/11 Senate Passed
5/12/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
5/03/11 House Passed
4/29/11 Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/29/11 No New File by Committee on Judiciary
4/29/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/29/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/28/11 (JUD) Joint Favorable
4/21/11 Referred by House to Committee on Judiciary
4/07/11 House Calendar Number 281
4/07/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/7/2011 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/1/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/06/11 5:00 PM
3/23/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/22/11 (HS) Joint Favorable
3/17/11 Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Human Services
3/14/11 (PH) Joint Favorable Substitute Change of Reference Human Services
2/03/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
H.B.No.6314
Proposed
Introduced by: Judiciary Committee / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING THE SEXUAL ASSAULT OF PERSONS PLACED OR TREATED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMISSIONER OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.’
To prohibit a person who has disciplinary or supervisory authority over a person placed or treated in a facility or program by the Commissioner of Developmental Services from engaging in sexual activity with such other person. / 2/23/11 / 590 / 4/20/11 House Calendar Number 350
4/20/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
4/20/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/14/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/19/11 5:00 PM
4/04/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/30/11 (JUD) Joint Favorable
2/8/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
H.B.No.6440
(Raised)
Introduced by: Judiciary Committee / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING APPLICATIONS FOR GUARDIANSHIP OF AN ADULT WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND STATUTORY CHANGES RELATED TO INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.’
To: (1) Provide that an application for guardianship of an adult person with mental retardation be permitted one hundred eighty days prior to the date such person attains the age of eighteen, and that such application be effective no earlier than the date such person attains the age of eighteen; and (2) change statutory references from "mental retardation" to "intellectual disability". / 2/28/11 / 677 / 5/02/11 House Calendar Number 420
5/02/11 Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
5/02/11 (LCO) Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/25/11 (LCO) Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 05/02/11 10:00 AM
4/13/11 (LCO) Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
4/12/11 (JUD) Joint Favorable Substitute
2/23/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
PROPOSED BILLS WHICH HAVE DIED (No Public Hearing):
Bill # and Introducer / Title & Statement of Purpose / Public Hearing / File # / Committee Action & Legislation / Governor's Action / PA#
S.B.No.289
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Proposed
Introduced by: Sen. Leonard A. Fasano, 34th Dist. / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF ASSISTANCE DOGS FOR MEDICAL ALERT PURPOSES.’
To expand the requirement that public transportation and places of public accommodation allow assistance dogs used for medical alert purposes. / 1/26/11 Change of Reference, House to Committee on Public Health
1/26/11 Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health
1/20/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
S.B.No.292
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Sen. Robert J. Kane, 32nd Dist. / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM.’
To obtain a waiver of Medicaid rules to allow improved and earlier diagnosis and treatment of autism. / 1/20/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
S.B.No.298
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Sen. Robert J. Kane, 32nd Dist. / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES.’
To require periodic criminal background checks for employees of the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Developmental Services who work directly with vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly and disabled persons. / 1/20/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
S.B.No.672
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Proposed
Introduced by: Sen. Kevin C. Kelly, 21st Dist. / ‘AN ACT REQUIRING OUT-OF-STATE HEALTH INSURANCE POLICIES TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS.’
To require all health insurance policies issued out of state that provide benefits of the type specified in subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (11) and (12) of section 38a-469 of the general statutes to residents of this state to include coverage for the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. / 1/24/11 Ref. to Joint Comm. on Insurance Real Estate
H.B. No.5025
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. Anthony J. D'Amelio, 71st Dist. / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S PURCHASE OF GROUP HOMES.’
To limit state costs incurred in purchasing group homes. / 1/05/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
H.B. No. 5430
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. Tim O'Brien, 24th Dist. / ‘AN ACT CONCERNING A MORATORIUM ON THE PRIVATIZATION OF GROUP HOMES.’
To place a moratorium on the privatization of state group homes. / 1/19/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services
H.B.No.5571
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. Emil Altobello, 82nd Dist. / ‘AN ACT CONCERNIANG THE RIGHTS OF DISABLED PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO COURT AND OTHER PUBLIC AGENCY MATTERS.’
To protect physically and mentally disabled persons in courtroom settings and other settings with respect to public agencies in order to ensure compliance with the requirements of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. / 1/20/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
H.B. No. 5609
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. T.R. Rowe, 123rd Dist.
Rep. Tony Hwang, 134th Dist. / ‘AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION TO STUDY PRIVATE AND STATE-OPERATED GROUP HOMES SERVING PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES.’
To establish a commission that will examine whether the Department of Developmental Services would realize cost savings by switching group home care by the state to private providers. / 1/20/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
H.B. No. 5638
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Proposed
Introduced by:
Rep. Peggy Sayers, 60th Dist. / ‘AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PILOT PROGRAM THAT PERMITS AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL OF CARE TO BE PROVIDED IN RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME SETTINGS.’
To establish a pilot program that enables residents of residential care homes to remain at the home for longer periods of time before being transferred to a nursing home, thereby allowing residents the ability to age in place while saving money on more costly nursing home care. / 1/20/11 Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health
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