Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED)
Our initiative is a public health incubator, designed to cultivate novel insights and strategies for prevention. We introduce trainees to a rich array of disciplinary perspectives, methodologies, and theories and provide them with opportunities to join crosscutting collaborative teams.
Connecticut: Out of Kids’ Hands
Legislative Updates
We are pleased to share that Senate Bill 227 (SB 227) has been introduced this session by the General Law Committee. The bill would add much-needed age restrictions on the sale of over-the-counter diet pills and weight-loss and muscle-building dietary supplements so they can’t be sold to minors. Most recently, the bill had a public hearing before the General Law Committee on Monday, Feb 23, with a strong showing of community supporters!
A legislative briefing entitled, “Understanding Eating Disorders: Prevention, Policy, and Pathways to Care,” was held on Wednesday, March 25.
We thank the General Law Committee and advocates for their leadership on this important effort to protect young people in Connecticut.
Bill Information
Introduced during the current legislative session, SB 227 is focused on restricting youth access to over-the-counter diet pills and weight-loss and muscle-building dietary supplements. The bill is currently awaiting committee action and is under review in the General Law Committee.