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HB 6513

AN ACT CONCERNING SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF VIOLENT CRIMES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Larry Butler and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill strengthens victim and family support services for violent crime survivors through enhanced assistance programs and legal protections.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 6513

Legislative bill overview

HB 6513 is a Connecticut bill introduced by Representatives Craig Fishbein and Larry Butler that addresses support mechanisms for victims and families affected by violent crimes. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary on January 24, 2025, where it remains under consideration. Without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions cannot be detailed, but the title indicates focus on victim assistance programs and family support services.

Why is this important

Violent crime creates profound trauma and financial hardship for victims and their families, often extending far beyond the immediate incident. Legislative support for these populations can enhance access to counseling, compensation programs, legal advocacy, and other services that facilitate recovery and reintegration. Such measures reflect both a commitment to victim welfare and recognition that effective support systems strengthen communities affected by violence.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Questions about how expanded victim services would be financed—whether through general appropriations, crime victim fees, or restitution requirements on offenders
  • Scope of eligibility: Debates over which crimes qualify as "violent," whether families at varying degrees of relation receive equal support, and whether undocumented immigrants and out-of-state victims are included
  • Balance with offender rehabilitation: Tension between resources allocated to victim support versus funding for offender treatment, reentry programs, and recidivism reduction

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

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