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SB 393

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CREATION OF A TASK FORCE TO STUDY REFORMS TO THE FAMILY COURT PROCESS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Fazio and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut establishes a task force to study family court system inefficiencies and recommend reforms to streamline proceedings and improve access.

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Bill Summary · SB 393

Legislative bill overview

SB 393 establishes a task force to examine and recommend reforms to Connecticut's family court system. The bill directs the task force to study current processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose legislative or procedural changes to improve family court operations. This is a study bill rather than a direct reform measure.

Why is this important

Family courts handle divorce, custody, child support, and domestic relations cases that directly affect thousands of Connecticut residents annually. Inefficiencies in these proceedings can prolong disputes, increase costs for families, and delay resolution of critical custody and support matters. A systematic review could identify bottlenecks, access issues, or procedural problems that warrant reform.

Potential points of contention

  • Task force composition and scope: Questions about who serves on the task force, whether it includes judges, family lawyers, and affected parties (parents, children's advocates), and whether its scope is appropriately focused or too broad
  • Implementation timeline and follow-through: Uncertainty about whether recommendations will actually lead to legislative action or remain shelved; task forces sometimes produce reports without substantive change
  • Specific reform priorities: Disagreement over which problems are most pressing (court delays, cost, access to legal representation, child welfare protections, parental rights) and what solutions should be prioritized

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

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