Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00065

Introduced
1/16/19  
Refer
1/16/19  

Caption

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Tick-borne Illnesses.

Impact

If passed, this bill could lead to significant changes in how tick-borne illnesses are handled in the state. The task force will likely analyze current healthcare practices, examine the adequacy of laboratory analyses, and provide recommendations aimed at enhancing the state's response to these illnesses. The findings could influence state public health policies and healthcare practices, ensuring that residents receive timely and effective care for tick-borne diseases.

Summary

Senate Bill 00065 aims to establish a task force dedicated to studying tick-borne illnesses. This initiative focuses on the effectiveness of the discovery, diagnosis, and treatment of such illnesses by healthcare providers within the state, comparing these practices to those in other states. The bill recognizes the increasing concern regarding tick-borne diseases and seeks to ensure that appropriate measures are in place for diagnosis and treatment, potentially improving health outcomes for affected individuals.

Contention

While the bill is primarily focused on health improvement, there may be points of contention regarding resource allocation for the task force and the implications of any recommendations it makes. Stakeholders in the healthcare industry might debate the need for such a task force and its potential impact on existing health services. There is a possibility of varying opinions on the urgency of addressing tick-borne illnesses versus other public health priorities.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05199

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Shortage Of Athletic Trainers In The State.

CT SB00271

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Implementation Of Rent Savings Accounts.

CT SB00147

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Implementation Of Rental Savings Accounts.

CT SB00218

An Act Establishing Task Forces To Study Bereavement And Grief Counseling Services And Social Isolation And Loneliness.

CT SB00327

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Effects Of Hate Speech And Bullying On Children.

CT HB05406

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Transmission And Grid Enhancing Technologies.

CT SB00246

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Temporary Nursing Services Provided To Nursing Home Facilities.

CT SB00319

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Need For Adult Changing Stations In Public Facilities.

CT HB05233

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Operations Of The Department Of Consumer Protection.

CT SB00330

An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Transportation Barriers That Limit Access To Work-based Learning Programs.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.