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CT HB06642
Bill
Status
Passed
6/21/2011
Primary Sponsor
Martin Looney
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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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