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Feb 14, 2019
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
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S.B. 22, An Act Concerning Payment of Certain Fines Prior to the Restoration of Electoral Privileges

Restoring the right to vote for people who have been disenfranchised strengthens our democracy by increasing voter participation and helping formerly incarcerated people to reintegrate into society.
Legislation
Feb 14, 2019
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
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H.B. 5611, An Act Concerning the Counting of Incarcerated Persons for Purposes of Determining Legislative Districts

Connecticut should count people who are incarcerated as residents of their last town of residence and allow people who are incarcerated to vote in that district’s elections.
Legislation
Feb 11, 2019
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
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S.B. 54 An Act Concerning a Landlord’s Ability to Review Criminal Records Relating to a Prospective Tenant, and H.B. 5713 An Act Concerning Inquiries about the Criminal Convictions of a Prospective Tenant

Both Senate Bill 54 and House Bill 5713 help to contribute to a critical, ongoing conversation about the need for Connecticut to address the issue of fair chances at housing for formerly incarcerated people.