AN ACT CONCERNING RARE DISEASE PATIENTS.
SB 566, introduced by Senator Anwar, aims to amend Connecticut's general statutes to improve support, access, and protections for patients with rare diseases. The bill focuses on enhancing existing legal frameworks rather than creating new programs, though specific mechanisms are not detailed in the provided text. It directly affects individuals diagnosed with rare diseases by seeking to strengthen their healthcare access and legal safeguards. The bill has been referred to the Public Health Committee for further review. (Note: The bill text provided does not specify concrete policy changes or mechanisms beyond the stated purpose.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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Jan 14, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eleni DeGraw
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Josh Elliott
DDemocratic
P
M.J. Shannon
DDemocratic
P
Saud Anwar
DDemocratic
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