SB 451 — AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO CHILDREN.

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3348451 ReferredSenate, toApril 5, 2022 The Committee on PUBLICPublic HEALTHHealth Introducedreported by:through SEN.

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AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO CHILDREN.

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451321 (3) A representative of a children's hospital in the state, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health;

(3) A representative of a children's hospital in the state, who shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Public Health;

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321 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.

In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.

Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.

OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

None Explanation The bill establishes a working group to study expanding the availability and provision of mental health resources to children.

The working group shall submit its findings and recommendations to the Committee on Children by January 1, 2023.

This bill has no fiscal impact as PA 17-236 prohibits transportation allowancesfor task force members.

Thisprovisionalsoappliestoworking groups and councils.

The Out Years State Impact:

None Municipal Impact:

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321 OLR Bill Analysis SB 451 AN ACT ESTABLISHING A WORKING GROUP TO STUDY THE EXPANSION OF MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES TO CHILDREN.

SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.

COMMITTEE ACTION Public Health Committee Joint Favorable Yea 30 Nay 0 (03/23/2022) SB451 / File No.

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