Legislation and Regulation Unit

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Legal support and legislative affairs

The Legislation and Regulation Unit consists of the Legal Division and the Legislative Affairs Division. 

The Legal Division provides legal advice and support to the Commissioner of OHS and to all programs and divisions within the agency. They also oversee Certificate of Need (CON) hearings and final decisions. 

The Legislative Affairs Division works closely with the Connecticut General Assembly on the agency’s legislative priorities and with sister agencies on coordination efforts.

Legal and regulatory resources

Review testimony on legislation the Office of Health Strategy supports.
Policies and procedures around confidential information ensure that it’s safe and secure.
Submit a Freedom of Information records request.
Visit the Certificate of Need portal to view the status of any item on the docket.
Find answers to important and frequently asked questions about the CON process.
Get information on past and future Certificate of Need public hearings.