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CT HB06463
Bill
Status
6/28/2021
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Reentry Employment Advisory Committee effective July 1, 2021, consisting of the Commissioner of Correction, school and industry superintendents, and representatives from business, construction, human resources, and workforce development organizations to align education and job training programs with employer needs.
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Changes public safety committees in municipalities with correctional facilities from mandatory to optional, and reduces meeting frequency from quarterly to annually, with the warden required to attend at least one annual meeting if a committee is established.
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Adds the Department of Correction to entities authorized to access child and family services records from the Department of Children and Families for determining supervision and treatment needs of youth offenders.
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Requires inmate compensation earned for work to be paid upon release in the form of a debit card rather than cash, with specific prioritized disbursement options during incarceration including taxes, restitution, victim compensation, and dependent support.
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Clarifies that the Commissioner of Correction may adopt regulations for the lost property board and modifies personal data definitions and disclosure procedures effective October 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Department Of Correction, A Reentry Employment Advisory Committee, Public Safety Committees In Municipalities Where A Correctional Facility Is Located, The Disclosure Of Records, The Protection Of Personal Data Relating To An Employee Of The Department Of Correction And The Provision Of Debit Cards To Incarcerated Persons At The Time Of Release.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/28/2021