AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS.

This bill modifies how the Connecticut Judicial Branch manages building repairs and unclaimed property, while also speeding up medical record sharing across state institutions. For construction projects, it allows the Office of the Chief Court Administrator to approve repairs and alterations under $500,000 without needing permission from the Commissioner of Administrative Services, whereas other state agencies must get approval for projects up to $1 million. The bill also requires state institutions to return unclaimed inmate property to owners for three years before selling it, with proceeds from sales going to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund. Additionally, it mandates that medical facilities provide electronic copies of patient records within six days for urgent requests or seven business days for non-urgent ones, without needing specific patient consent. These changes affect the Judicial Branch, state correctional facilities, and other medical institutions by streamlining administrative processes and improving access to medical information.