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Feb 22, 2023
HB 6572, An Act Concerning the Creation of a State Police Sting Operations Unit to Address the Online Sexual Abuse of Minors
The sexual abuse of minors is abhorrent, and all children should have the chance to grow up safe and loved. Expanding policing to include an online sting unit in our state, however, would ultimately cause more harm than good, while failing to further protect children.
Feb 22, 2023
HB 5319, An Act Concerning Credit Scores and Background Checks
People involved in our criminal legal system who finish their sentences have paid their debt to society. People with criminal histories may be more likely to encounter background checks, and therefore more likely to feel those negative effects on their credit scores.
Feb 22, 2023
HB 6579, An Act Concerning the Expansion of the Crisis Initiative Pilot Program Throughout the State and HB 6582, An Act Concerning a Pilot Program for Addiction Services Experts at Police Departments
Contact between community members and police can have tragic consequences for people experiencing mental health crises and substance use disorder. People who are in mental health crises need treatment.
Feb 21, 2023
H.B. 5917, An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Vision Zero Council
Pedestrian safety is a serious issue, and we all want safe streets. Connecticut needs to invest in real solutions, like traffic calming and pedestrian-supportive infrastructure, instead of putting more money into racist, dangerous police surveillance.
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