S.B. 254, An Act Requiring Long-Term Care Facility Residents to Undergo a Criminal History and Sexual Offender Registry Search

The ACLU-CT opposes legislation that add to the labyrinth of collateral consequences that people living with a criminal record face every day in this state. Unless amended, Senate Bill 254 will add another collateral consequence to the bucket.

The ACLU-CT opposes legislation that add to the labyrinth of collateral consequences that people living with a criminal record face every day in this state. Unless amended, Senate Bill 254 will add another collateral consequence to the bucket. As such, we encourage the Committee to oppose Senate Bill 254 unless it is amended to consider the individualized approach discussed in this testimony.