Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed into law Public Act 22-49, which will align Connecticut’s standards on childhood lead poisoning with federal standards and help alleviate the risks associated with it.
A trio of large bills aimed at addressing youth mental and behavioral health are marching through the state legislature as lawmakers seek unprecedented investments into programs and services before the session ends on May 4.
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“This is a difficult and complex issue as we’re all aware. I’m going to be a no on it,” Rep. William A. Petit Jr. (R-Plainville) said.
Petit, who no longer practices medicine, said he can’t support this because physicians would be involved with prescribing a lethal dose of medication which goes against their oath. Under the bill an individual would have to consume the medication themselves.
Some members voted against the bill because they didn’t necessarily believe the process put forth in the legislation was appropriate.
“If we pass this bill as is, I think it’s a grave mistake because there are too many questions and too many loopholes and it’s too loose,” Sen. Heather Somers (R-Groton) said.