Connecticut 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 5159 — AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND END-OF-LIFE PLANNING.

Last action — FILE NO. 231

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

5 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HB 5159 clarifies the definition and conditions under which a properly executed medical order to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is recognized. Notably, the amendment removes the requirement for a terminal condition to be expected to result in death within days or weeks, allowing for broader circumstances where such an order can be issued. It also specifies that if the order is made by an advanced practice registered nurse, a second opinion must be obtained from a physician. These changes impact how medical professionals can manage end-of-life treatment decisions.

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5159 February Session, 2018   LCO No.
5159 February Session, 2018   *_____HB05159PH____032618____* AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND END-OF-LIFE PLANNING.
336   *00336_______PH_* Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH   Introduced by:
  (PH)   AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES REGARDING OVERSIGHT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND END-OF-LIFE PLANNING.
If the order to withhold cardiopulmonary resuscitation is written by an advanced practice registered nurse, the second opinion shall be obtained from a physician.
Section 1 October 1, 2018 17a-238(g) Statement of Purpose:
Section 1 October 1, 2018 17a-238(g) PH Joint Favorable Subst.
To implement the recommendations of the Department of Developmental Services regarding oversight of emergency medical care and end-of-life planning.
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Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.]
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 231

  2. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 164

  3. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDER

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/04/18

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable Substitute

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0320

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health

Sponsors

  • Public Health Committee · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Public Health Committee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 5159?
HB 5159 is sponsored by Public Health Committee.
What is the current status of HB 5159?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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