2025 Regular SessionConnecticut Legislature

SB01541: An Act Concerning The Office Of The Correction Ombuds, Use Of Force And Body Cameras In Correctional Facilities, Claims Against The State By Persons Who Are Incarcerated.

Legislative Summary

To (1) lengthen the term of the Correction Ombuds, (2) modify the duties and powers of the Office of the Correction Ombuds, (3) amend the budget process for the Office of the Correction Ombuds, (4) modify provisions concerning use of force in correctional facilities, (5) require the development of a plan for use of body cameras by correctional officers, and (6) permit claimants to be granted permission to sue the state in the case of certain claims by persons who are incarcerated.

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Bill History

3/20/2025
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
Senate
3/21/2025
Public Hearing 03/26
Senate
4/8/2025
Joint Favorable Substitute
Senate
4/9/2025
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Senate
4/22/2025
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/28/25 5:00 PM
Senate

Roll Call Votes

JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
4/8/2025
31
Yea
10
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/20/2025)
Chamber
Senate

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Travis Simms
Travis Simms
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/19/2025129.5 KB