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CT HB06747

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Nolan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 51-279 regarding public defender eligibility determinations

  • VA service-connected disability benefits would be excluded from income calculations when assessing a criminal defendant's financial ability to hire private counsel

  • Applies specifically to veterans requesting public defender representation based on indigency

  • Ensures veterans' disability compensation does not disqualify them from receiving appointed legal counsel

Legislative Description

An Act Excluding Veterans' Federal Service-connected Disability Benefits For Purposes Of Eligibility For Assistance From A Public Defender.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs

1/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Veterans' and Military Affairs1/27/2025

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