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HB 5313

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PLAN FOR THE USE OF UNIFORM STATE-WIDE CASE IDENTIFICATION CODES IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Raghib Allie-Brennan and 31 co-sponsors

Connecticut must create uniform statewide case identification codes for domestic violence cases to standardize tracking across courts and agencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 5313

Legislative bill overview

HB 5313 requires Connecticut to develop and implement a statewide system of uniform case identification codes specifically for domestic violence cases. This would standardize how domestic violence cases are tracked and identified across all state courts and relevant agencies, replacing potentially inconsistent local coding practices.

Why is this important

Uniform case identification codes enable better data collection, coordination between law enforcement and courts, and improved tracking of repeat offenders and victim safety patterns. This infrastructure improvement supports evidence-based policy decisions and helps identify systemic gaps in domestic violence response.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and timeline: Developing new systems and training across all courts and agencies requires resources; unclear who bears these costs
  • Data privacy concerns: Statewide centralized tracking of domestic violence cases raises questions about privacy protections and access to sensitive personal information
  • Scope of coordination: Unclear which agencies must participate (courts, police, prosecutors, victim services) and how information sharing protocols will be established without compromising victim safety or confidentiality

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

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