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SB 769

AN ACT CONCERNING REFERENCES TO SUICIDE IN THE GENERAL STATUTES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut updates outdated suicide terminology in state statutes to reflect current mental health language standards and reduce legal stigma.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Public Health
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Bill Summary · SB 769

Legislative bill overview

SB 769 proposes to update references to suicide throughout Connecticut's General Statutes, likely replacing outdated or stigmatizing language with more current, clinically appropriate terminology. The bill appears focused on technical updates to statutory language rather than substantive policy changes to suicide prevention or intervention programs.

Why is this important

Language used in law influences public perception and can either reinforce stigma or promote understanding of suicide as a public health issue. Modernizing statutory references aligns Connecticut law with current mental health practices and may improve how suicide-related matters are discussed and addressed in legal and administrative contexts.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: Without the bill text, it's uncertain whether changes are limited to terminology or include substantive modifications to liability, reporting, or intervention requirements
  • Implementation costs: Updating references across multiple statutes may require administrative resources, though likely minimal
  • Balancing clarity with sensitivity: Different stakeholders may disagree on whether proposed language changes adequately address stigma while maintaining legal precision

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

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