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HB 5567

AN ACT CONCERNING HEALTH CARE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FACILITIES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 27 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill HB 5567 establishes or modifies health care standards and services for incarcerated individuals in state correction facilities.

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Bill Summary · HB 5567

Legislative bill overview

HB 5567 addresses health care services provided within Connecticut Department of Correction facilities. The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary and is currently in the hearing phase. The specific provisions are not detailed in the limited information available, but the bill focuses on establishing or modifying health care standards and delivery within state correctional institutions.

Why is this important

Correctional health care is a significant public health and constitutional concern, as incarcerated individuals have a legal right to adequate medical treatment. The conditions and quality of health services in prisons directly affect recidivism rates, disease prevention, and public health outcomes when individuals are released back into communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and budget allocation: Expanding or improving health care services in prisons requires funding that may compete with other state priorities or require tax implications
  • Standards and scope of care: Debates over what constitutes "adequate" health care (mental health services, specialized treatments, preventive care) and who bears responsibility for provision
  • Private vs. public provision: Questions about whether health care should be delivered by state employees, private contractors, or partnerships, each with different cost and quality implications

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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