Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 505 — AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE LAWS OF THIS STATE CONCERNING ISSUES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.

Last action — FILE NO. 595

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 505 includes an addition that establishes a working group focused on studying criminal justice laws. This is important because it aims to gather insights and expertise that could improve the effectiveness of these laws without costing the state any money. The previously included language about the bill's introduction has been removed, streamlining the document. Overall, these changes highlight a commitment to informed decision-making in criminal justice without adding financial burdens.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
Senate General Assembly File No.
505 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
595 February Session, 2026 Senate Bill No.
3077 Referred to Committee on JUDICIARY Introduced by:
505 Senate, April 13, 2026 The Committee on Judiciary reportedthrough SEN.
(JUD) AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE LAWS OF THIS STATE CONCERNING ISSUES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
WINFIELD of the 10th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE LAWS OF THIS STATE CONCERNING ISSUES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
The administrative staff of the joint standing committee of the GeneralAssembly having cognizance ofmattersrelating to thejudiciary shall serve as the administrative staff for the working group.
The administrative staff of the joint standing committee of the GeneralAssembly having cognizance ofmattersrelating to thejudiciary SB505 / File No.
Not later than January 1, 2027, the working group shall submit a report on its LCO 3077 1 of 2 Raised Bill No.
595 1 SB505 File No.
505 findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the judiciary, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes.
595 shall serve as the administrative staff for the working group.
Not later than January 1, 2027, the working group shall submit a report on its findings and recommendations to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to the judiciary, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes.
Section 1 from passage New section JUD Joint Favorable LCO 3077 2 of 2
Section 1 from passage New section JUD Joint Favorable SB505 / File No.
595 2 SB505 File No.
595 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill creates a working group to study laws related to criminal justice resulting in no fiscal impact to the state because the working group has the expertise needed to meet the requirements of the bill.
The Out Years State Impact:
None Municipal Impact:
None SB505 / File No.
595 3 SB505 File No.
595 OLR Bill Analysis SB 505 AN ACT CONCERNING A STUDY OF THE LAWS OF THIS STATE CONCERNING ISSUES OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Judiciary Committee Joint Favorable Yea 36 Nay 5 (03/30/2026) SB505 / File No.
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Action History

  1. FILE NO. 595

  2. SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 388

  3. FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.

  4. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  5. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/13/26

  6. FILED WITH LCO

  7. Joint Favorable

  8. PUBLIC HEARING 0318

  9. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

186 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 505?
SB 505 is sponsored by Travis Simms (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 505?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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