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CT HB06642

Bill

Status

Passed

6/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies and political subdivisions that incarcerate or detain adults to adopt and comply with National Prison Rape Elimination Commission standards for preventing, detecting, and responding to sexual abuse in prisons, jails, community correction facilities, and lockups (effective October 1, 2012)
  • Establishes zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and requires implementation within available appropriations
  • Mandates standards covering staff hiring, inmate supervision, vulnerable detainee protection, cross-gender search limits, monitoring technology, medical examinations, and employee training
  • Requires reporting protocols, investigation procedures, disciplinary sanctions, medical and mental health services for victims, and data collection and review for corrective action
  • Includes 43 specific standards addressing prevention, detection, monitoring, response, and accountability measures for sexual abuse in custody

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The National Prison Rape Elimination Commission.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/30/2011

Full Bill Text

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