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HB 5535 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING REVIEW OF WRONGFUL INCARCERATION AWARDS BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

This bill modifies the Office of the Claims Commissioner's authority to allow it to decide certain state claims for damages up to $15,000 that were previously required to be filed in Superior Court. It also changes the review process for wrongful incarceration compensation awards by requiring the General Assembly to review awards over $35,000 or those requested by claimants within 60 days instead of 45 days. The Claims Commissioner would still handle smaller awards directly, while larger or contested cases would be submitted to the General Assembly for confirmation or denial. These changes affect how citizens file claims against the state and how the legislature oversees compensation for wrongful imprisonment.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Raised Bill → JUD Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits
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The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has been approved by both legislative chambers. The substantive policy text remains largely unchanged, but the effective date for the wrongful incarceration review process was altered from a fixed date of July 1, 2026, to 'from passage,' meaning the law will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the Claims Commissioner's duties and the General Assembly's review of wrongful incarceration awards remains the same; only the procedural status and effective timing have changed.
TIMELINE

The effective date for the wrongful incarceration review provision was changed from a fixed date of July 1, 2026, to 'from passage,' allowing the law to take effect immediately upon enactment.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was updated from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and the header changed from 'Raised Bill No. 5535' to 'Substitute Bill No. 5535' to reflect its current legislative status.

The footer page count was updated from '3 of 3' to '2 of 2' to reflect the final version of the document.

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Total actions
9
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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