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CT HB05057

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Nolan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals section 18-85b of the general statutes authorizing the state to impose liens against formerly incarcerated persons
  • Eliminates the state's ability to claim up to 50 percent of proceeds from lawsuits or causes of action to recover incarceration costs
  • Applies to all persons who were previously incarcerated in Connecticut
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration during the February 2020 legislative session
  • Introduced by Representative Nolan of the 39th District

Legislative Description

An Act Eliminating The State's Authority To Impose A Lien Against The Proceeds Of A Cause Of Action Of Persons Who Were Incarcerated.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

2/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2020

Full Bill Text

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