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CT HB05139

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends sections 17b-93 and 17b-94 of the general statutes to prohibit state recoupment of state aid from proceeds of lawsuits brought by or on behalf of beneficiaries whose deaths resulted from state negligence.

  • Prevents the state from claiming any portion of damages or settlements from cause of action lawsuits when a beneficiary's death was caused by state negligence.

  • Applies to all state aid beneficiaries affected by negligence-caused deaths, protecting their legal recovery rights and families' inheritances.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Repayment Of State Aid By A Beneficiary Whose Death Is Caused By The Negligence Of The State.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

2/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/16/2012

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