Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5477: AN ACT CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS.

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: FILE NO. 390

Plain-language summary

HB 5477 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING THE WELL-BEING OF EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION AND PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Primary sponsor: Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families), Anthony Nolan (Democratic), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Héctor Arzeno (Democratic), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Steve Meskers (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Dave DeFronzo (Democratic/Working Families), Kaitlyn Shake (Democratic/Working Families), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Patrick Biggins (Democratic), Savet Constantine (Democratic), John Santanella (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Geraldo Reyes (Democratic), Lucy Dathan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): FILE NO. 390.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jaime Foster (Democratic/Independence/Working Families); Anthony Nolan (Democratic); Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families); Anne Hughes (Democratic); and 14 more.