SB00476

An Act Concerning Visitation Policies Of The Department Of Correction And The Transfer Of Funds Held In Trust By The Department Of Correction To Persons Who Were Formerly Incarcerated.

Introduced·3/10/26

Connecticut SB00476 mandates in-person visits for incarcerated individuals and ensures funds are disbursed upon release.

Connecticut SB00476 requires the Department of Correction to provide at least three in-person visits per week for incarcerated individuals. It prohibits using communication services to replace these visits. Upon release, the Department must disburse any remaining funds from the inmate's trust account without fees. The bill also mandates the provision of voice communication services, which can be supplemented with video and email services, all free of charge.

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  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

44 Yea

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8 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

Apr 27

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 27

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations

Apr 27

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate