Connecticut Statutes

§ 46a-151 — Life-threatening physical restraint prohibited.

Connecticut·Title 46a Human Rights·Ch. 814e Physical Restraint, Medication and Seclusion of Persons Receiving Care, Education or Supervision in a School, Institution or Facility

No provider of care or supervision of a person at risk and no assistant provider may use a life-threatening physical restraint on a person at risk. This section shall not be construed as limiting any defense to criminal prosecution for the use of deadly physical force that may be available under sections 53a-18 to 53a-22, inclusive.

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Legislative History

(P.A. 99-210, S. 2, 6; P.A. 15-141, S. 3.) History: P.A. 99-210 effective June 29, 1999; P.A. 15-141 deleted reference to education, effective July 1, 2015.

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