2015 Connecticut General Statutes
Title 45a - Probate Courts and Procedure
Chapter 802h - Protected Persons and Their Property
Section 45a-700 - (Formerly Sec. 45-78z). Surgical or other medical procedures which may result in sterilization.

CT Gen Stat § 45a-700 (2015) What's This?

Nothing in sections 45a-690 to 45a-700, inclusive, shall limit surgical or other medical procedures which are medically indicated and which may result in sterilization. A hysterectomy shall not be performed for the purpose of sterilization or for the purpose of hygiene and sanitary care of a female’s menses.

(P.A. 79-543, S. 11, 14; P.A. 99-84, S. 7.)

History: Sec. 45-78z transferred to Sec. 45a-700 in 1991; P.A. 99-84 added “or other medical” after “surgical”.

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