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HB 6372

AN ACT CONCERNING VICTIM COMPENSATION IN THE CASE OF CRIMES COMMITTED BY UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 1 co-sponsor

HB 6372 establishes victim compensation procedures for crimes by undocumented immigrants, addressing restitution when perpetrators lack standard financial accountability mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · HB 6372

Legislative bill overview

HB 6372 proposes to establish or modify victim compensation procedures specifically for crimes committed by undocumented immigrants in Connecticut. The bill creates a distinct legal category addressing how victims can seek restitution when perpetrators lack documentation status. The exact mechanisms—whether creating new compensation funds, altering existing victim assistance programs, or establishing liability frameworks—are not detailed in the available summary.

Why is this important

Victim compensation is a fundamental issue affecting real people who experience crime. This bill attempts to address a practical problem: undocumented immigrants may lack assets, employment records, or verifiable income that would typically support restitution orders, leaving victims without recovery options. The policy touches on both victim rights (ensuring compensation) and immigration enforcement concerns, making it contentious across political and humanitarian perspectives.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and funding: Whether taxpayers should fund compensation for crimes by undocumented immigrants, and whether this incentivizes or discourages reporting by undocumented victims
  • Immigration enforcement entanglement: Concerns that compensation programs could become entangled with immigration reporting requirements, potentially deterring undocumented crime victims from seeking help
  • Fairness and precedent: Whether creating immigration-status-specific victim compensation differs meaningfully from existing victim assistance, and if it sets precedent for other status-based categories

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

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