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CT SB00828
Bill
Status
2/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Osten
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AI Summary
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Effective dates of provisions in Public Act 20-1 (Police Accountability Act) would be delayed to June 2022
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Joint Judiciary and Public Safety committee meetings required annually to review Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) recommendations and any proposed changes to the Police Accountability Act
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Use of force training for peace officers standardized to 40 hours annually, delivered by POST-certified instructors, with departments reimbursed for initial training through existing bond funds
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Correctional custody staff use of force policy must incorporate duty to intervene, with Department of Correction required to train all staff before implementation
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Officers determined to need behavioral health treatment following assessment must be offered treatment and reassessment; those ultimately unable to perform duties would be offered disability retirement
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Changes To Public Act 20-1 Of The July Special Session, Also Known As The Police Accountability Act.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
2/3/2021