Bill Text: CT SB00363 | 2013 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: An Act Establishing An Obese Patients' Bill Of Rights.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-02-15 - Public Hearing 02/20 [SB00363 Detail]
Download: Connecticut-2013-SB00363-Introduced.html
General Assembly |
Proposed Bill No. 363 |
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January Session, 2013 |
LCO No. 1848 | ||||
Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH |
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Introduced by: |
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SEN. AYALA, 23rd Dist. |
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AN ACT ESTABLISHING AN OBESE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:
That chapter 368v of the general statutes be amended to establish an obese patients' bill of rights to direct hospitals concerning health care for obese patients.
Statement of Purpose:
To provide a standard of care for persons who are obese and in need of health care services.