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SB 455 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAT REDEMPTION PILOT PROGRAM WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.

SB 455 would establish a pilot program within the state Department of Correction allowing selected incarcerated individuals to adopt and care for stray cats. The bill aims to improve inmate well-being through animal interaction while providing a solution for stray cats in the community. Implementation would be managed by the Department of Correction, with no specific funding or timeline details outlined in the bill text. This is a procedural pilot program focused on practical animal welfare and inmate engagement.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePromotes inmate well-being via animal interaction, aligning with rehabilitation-focused correctional programs within criminal justice reform.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Jan 10, 2025
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