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CT SB01114

Bill

Status

Passed

6/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a Commission on Racial and Ethnic Disparity in the Criminal Justice System with membership including the Chief Court Administrator, Chief State's Attorney, Chief Public Defender, corrections and law enforcement representatives, and 8 appointed members from legislative and executive leadership.

  • Requires the commission to meet quarterly and conduct conferences, collaborate with organizations, develop policies, and recommend legislative changes to reduce racial and ethnic disparity in the criminal justice system.

  • Mandates the commission submit biennial reports to the Governor and General Assembly starting January 15, 2017, covering commission activities and accomplishments.

  • Removes the terms "crippled" and "defective eyesight" from Connecticut General Statutes, replacing them with "physical disabilities" and "visual impairments" in sections governing transportation of children and public health services.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Commission On Racial And Ethnic Disparity In The Criminal Justice System And The Removal Of The Terms "crippled" And "defective Eyesight" From The General Statutes.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections4/29/2015
Judiciary3/18/2015

Full Bill Text

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