CT SB01453

Establishes an "emergency nonprofit assistance account" as a separate, nonlapsing account with $3 million transferred from the General Fund, contingent on OPM projecting at least that amount in surplus for FY ending June 30, 2025

Authorizes the Chief Court Administrator to award grants to 24 nonprofit organizations during FY 2024-2025, primarily serving immigrant, refugee, and LGBTQ+ communities

Largest grants awarded to Planned Parenthood of Southern New England ($800,000), Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective ($387,500), and New Haven Gay and Lesbian Community Center and Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services ($225,000 each)

Most grantees receive $62,500, including organizations such as Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants, Kids in Crisis, Center for Children's Advocacy, and various LGBTQ+ community centers

Allocates $112,500 for administrative costs of awarding the grants; approved March 6, 2025