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SB 760

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF CORRECTION OFFICERS FROM VIOLENCE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paul Cicarella and 3 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill enhances legal protections and safety measures for correction officers facing workplace violence in state facilities.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · SB 760

Legislative bill overview

SB 760 is a Connecticut bill designed to enhance legal protections and safety measures for correction officers working in state correctional facilities. The bill aims to address workplace violence against correctional personnel by potentially increasing penalties for assaults on officers and/or improving safety protocols and resources. The specific mechanisms are not detailed in the available information, but the bill has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.

Why is this important

Correctional officers face elevated risks of violence in their work environment, affecting recruitment, retention, and morale within the corrections system. Enhanced protections could reduce assaults, improve workplace safety, and potentially strengthen the stability of Connecticut's correctional infrastructure. This also intersects with broader criminal justice concerns around sentencing, workplace rights, and institutional accountability.

Potential points of contention

  • Sentencing enhancement concerns: If the bill increases penalties for assaulting officers, it raises questions about proportionality in sentencing, potential racial disparities in enforcement, and whether enhanced penalties effectively deter violence or simply increase incarceration
  • Implementation costs and resources: Additional protections may require funding for training, equipment, facility modifications, or staffing changes, raising budget questions and competing priorities
  • Inmate rights balance: Measures protecting officers must be calibrated to avoid compromising inmate safety, due process, or humane treatment standards; overly broad protections could enable misconduct

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

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