Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 195: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE DEATHS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.

In committee Last action April 20, 2026: FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Plain-language summary

SB 195 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut Senate on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING THE PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL OVERDOSE DEATHS AND IMPROVING ACCESS TO TREATMENT AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. Primary sponsor: Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic), Gary Winfield (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families), Herron Gaston (Democratic), Geraldo Reyes (Democratic), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Mary Mushinsky (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Jill Gilchrest (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Jonathan Steinberg (Democratic), Andre Baker (Democratic), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Roland Lemar (Democratic), Steven Winter (Democratic), Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Martha Marx (Democratic/Working Families), Saud Anwar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 20, 2026): FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Cristin McCarthy Vahey (Democratic); Gary Winfield (Democratic); Josh Elliott (Democratic); Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families); and 16 more.