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SB 864 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR PEDIATRIC HOSPICE SERVICES AT REGIONAL HOSPICE IN DANBURY.

SB 864 allocates a specific sum from the General Fund to the Department of Public Health for a grant to Regional Hospice in Danbury. The funds are designated to expand pediatric hospice services for children with serious illnesses in the Danbury area. This bill directly affects children requiring end-of-life care and the hospice organization providing these services. The key mechanism is a fiscal appropriation that supports program growth without altering existing healthcare regulations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds from General Fund to expand pediatric hospice services, directly funding an essential health program through fiscal appropriation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to expand pediatric hospice services, directly increasing funding for child end-of-life care programs.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Children's Health
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Julie Kushner
DDemocratic
CT
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Raghib Allie-Brennan
DDemocratic
CT
2