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CT SB01309
Bill
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Wardens may impose fines of $15 to $50 on incarcerated persons for serious disciplinary violations including arson, assault, hostage-taking, rioting, tampering with security devices, unauthorized communication device use, or any felony offense
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Fines are additional penalties imposed on top of any other disciplinary sanctions for the same conduct
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All collected fines must be deposited into the Correctional General Welfare Fund, which benefits all incarcerated persons across Connecticut correctional facilities
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Updates statutory language throughout Section 4-57a to replace "inmates" with "persons who are incarcerated"
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Effective October 1, 2025
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Fines For Certain Disciplinary Actions In Correctional Facilities And The Deposit Of Such Fines Into A Fund For The Benefit Of All Persons Who Are Incarcerated.
Last Action
File Number 796
4/29/2025