Advocates revive fight to establish overdose prevention centers in CT

CT Mirror – Wednesday, February 18, 2026
By Katy Golvala

Dozens of advocates gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to testify in support of a bill that would make Connecticut one of few states in the country to establish an overdose prevention center.

The proposed legislation marks a continuation of an effort that nearly gained passage last year, but ultimately failed when it ran into opposition from Gov. Ned Lamont.

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