Connecticut · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5445: AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF STRIP SEARCHES AND USE OF CHEMICAL RESTRAINTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 5445 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF STRIP SEARCHES AND USE OF CHEMICAL RESTRAINTS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION. Primary sponsor: Anne Hughes (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), M.J. Shannon (Democratic), Steven Winter (Democratic), Herron Gaston (Democratic), Joshua Hall (Democratic), Maryam Khan (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 17, 2025): REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Democratic/Working Families 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Laurie Sweet | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 91 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| M.J. Shannon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Steven Winter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Herron Gaston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Joshua Hall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Maryam Khan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary