SB00492

An Act Concerning Security Of Public Officials And Employees.

Introduced·3/12/26

Connecticut SB00492 establishes a legislative safety account for state legislators and staff, and amends the Freedom of Information Act to protect.

Connecticut SB00492 creates a legislative safety account to fund the safety, protection, and security of state legislators and state legislative staff. The bill also amends the Freedom of Information Act to prevent public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of specific public officials and employees, such as judges, law enforcement officers, and members of the General Assembly. This protection applies to records requested under the Freedom of Information Act, unless the request specifically names the individual or is for an existing list derived from an electronic database.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

13 Yea

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5 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Apr 9

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 9

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 9

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 348