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.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Stewart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Tina Courpas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 149 |
| Nicole Klarides-Ditria | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Karen Reddington-Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Tony Hwang | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Bill Pizzuto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Tom O'Dea | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 125 |
| Tom Delnicki | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Saud Anwar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Cristin McCarthy Vahey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
- TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
- PUBLIC ACT 26-38
- ON CONSENT CALENDAR /IN CONCURRENCE
- SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A
- SEN. ADOPTED HO. AMEND. SCH. A
- FILE NO. 752
- SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 492
- FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.
- IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO THE SENATE
- HOUSE PASSED, HOUSE AMEND. SCH. A
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