AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS.

SB 400 updates Connecticut Probate Court procedures by redefining which cases count as "children's matters," clarifying appeal timelines, and expanding protections for sensitive family records. The bill allows individuals with federal firearm disabilities stemming from state court orders to petition the Probate Court for relief, while making records related to parental rights, adoption, guardianship, and emancipation confidential to protect privacy. It also standardizes electronic service definitions and adjusts appeal filing deadlines, requiring most appeals to be filed within 30 days of a court order, with exceptions for certain family law cases that have a 45-day window. These changes directly affect families involved in child welfare cases, guardianship proceedings, and individuals seeking to restore firearm rights after mental health adjudications.