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SB 1309

AN ACT CONCERNING FINES FOR CERTAIN DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES AND THE DEPOSIT OF SUCH FINES INTO A FUND FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE INCARCERATED.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut bill establishes fines for prison disciplinary infractions with revenues funding a benefit fund for all incarcerated individuals statewide.

FILE NO. 796
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Bill Summary · SB 1309

Legislative bill overview

SB 1309 establishes a system of fines for certain disciplinary infractions in Connecticut correctional facilities, with revenues deposited into a dedicated fund benefiting incarcerated individuals. The bill creates a mechanism to generate revenue from prison disciplinary actions and redirect it toward programs or services for the incarcerated population.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses two competing interests: generating revenue from prison discipline while simultaneously benefiting incarcerated individuals. It represents a policy shift toward using disciplinary fines as a funding source for inmate services, which could improve conditions or programs while creating financial incentives within the correctional system.

Potential points of contention

  • Regressive financial impact: Incarcerated individuals and their families may face additional financial burdens through fines, potentially contradicting the stated goal of benefiting incarcerated people if funds don't directly reach those fined
  • Perverse incentives: Tying correctional facility revenue to disciplinary fines could create financial motivation for staff to issue more citations, potentially compromising fair discipline administration
  • Fund allocation transparency: The bill's success depends entirely on how the dedicated fund is managed and distributed—without clear allocation mechanisms, benefits may not reach the intended population or could be diverted

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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