Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5515: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STATUTES.

Enacted Last action May 27, 2026: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Plain-language summary

HB 5515 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES' RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ACCESS TO OPIOID OVERDOSE REVERSAL MEDICATION AND VARIOUS REVISIONS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION STATUTES. Primary sponsor: Chris Stewart (Republican), Tina Courpas (Republican), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Karen Reddington-Hughes (Republican), Tony Hwang (Republican), Bill Pizzuto (Republican), Tom O'Dea (Republican), Tom Delnicki (Republican), Saud Anwar (Democratic), Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Stewart (Republican); Tina Courpas (Republican); Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican); Karen Reddington-Hughes (Republican); and 6 more.