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CT SB00326
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/29/2016
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Expands indemnification protections to any member of a law enforcement unit as defined in section 7-294a, removing the previous limitation to State Police officers and local police officers
- Includes Capitol Police members, special policemen appointed for the State Capitol building and grounds, Legislative Office Building, and inspectors in the Division of Criminal Justice
- Requires employing governmental units to indemnify law enforcement personnel for economic losses, including attorney's fees and costs, when criminal charges are dismissed or the person is found not guilty
- Allows affected persons to bring action in Superior Court against their employing governmental unit to enforce indemnification provisions
- Effective date is October 1, 2016
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Indemnification Of Law Enforcement Professionals.
Last Action
House Calendar Number 548
5/1/2016
Committee Referrals
Environment4/13/2016
Judiciary2/26/2016
Full Bill Text
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