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CT HB06852

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to waive the $75 criminal history record information search fee for indigent individuals applying for a pardon under section 54-124a

  • Prohibits independent contractors who process fingerprints from charging their convenience fee (up to $30) to indigent pardon applicants who receive an approved waiver; the commissioner will pay the contractor directly

  • Waives all processing, distribution, and electronic preregistration fees for criminal history reports when sought by indigent individuals for pardon applications

  • Requires indigency waiver forms to be available on the State Police Bureau of Identification website and prominently displayed at municipal police departments that offer fingerprinting services

  • Effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Waiver Of Certain Criminal History Records Check Fees For An Indigent Person Seeking A Pardon.

Last Action

Senate Calendar Number 492

5/15/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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