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CT SB00096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2011

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 7-278 of the general statutes effective October 1, 2011
  • Prohibits dismissal of police department heads and deputy chiefs (not subject to collective bargaining agreements) without just cause, written notice of specific grounds, and a public hearing held 5-10 days after notice
  • Grants dismissed officers the right to appeal within 30 days to superior court, which may review the record and take additional evidence if necessary
  • Court may affirm the dismissal, set it aside if the authority acted illegally, arbitrarily, in bad faith, or without just cause, or abused its discretion

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Termination Without Cause For Certain Officers In Municipal Police Departments.

Last Action

Referred by Senate to Committee on Judiciary

4/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/7/2011
Public Safety and Security2/24/2011
Labor and Public Employees1/13/2011

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