CT SB00446

Requires the Victim Advocate to study whether state statutory revisions are needed to ensure family violence crime victims receive adequate paid or unpaid leave for medical care, counseling, victim services, relocation, and legal proceedings.

Directs the Victim Advocate to solicit feedback from public and private victim advocacy agencies, the Chief Court Administrator, Chief Public Defender, Chief State's Attorney, employee and employer organizations, and health care providers.

Mandates the Victim Advocate submit a report by January 1, 2021 to the joint standing committee on judiciary with findings and potential legislative or policy recommendations.

Report recommendations may include measures to ensure family violence victims receive required assistance, including adequate employment leave.

Takes effect upon passage.