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CT HB05129

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

HB 5129 Summary

  • Commissioner of Correction, in consultation with Commissioner of Housing, shall establish a transition program to ensure incarcerated persons obtain housing prior to release from prison

  • Program must provide incarcerated persons with mental health assessments at least six months before their release from confinement

  • Program must provide access to United Way of Connecticut 2-1-1 Infoline program for housing assistance

  • Program shall operate within available resources

  • Effective date: October 1, 2020

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning A Transition Program For Incarcerated Persons Being Released From Prison.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/18

2/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Housing2/13/2020

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