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SB 213

AN ACT REPEALING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF PA 20-1 OF THE JULY SPECIAL SESSION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 2 co-sponsors

SB 213 repeals unspecified portions of Connecticut's 2020 Police Accountability Act, potentially rolling back police oversight and reform measures.

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Bill Summary · SB 213

Legislative bill overview

SB 213 proposes to repeal selected provisions from Connecticut's Police Accountability Act (PA 20-1), passed during a July special session. The bill does not specify which provisions would be repealed, requiring review of the full text to identify the targeted measures.

Why is this important

The Police Accountability Act implemented reforms following nationwide protests over police conduct, including measures on use-of-force policies, qualified immunity, and transparency requirements. Repealing portions of this law would directly affect police oversight mechanisms and accountability standards currently in place across Connecticut.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's summary doesn't identify which specific provisions face repeal, making it difficult to assess the full impact without legislative text
  • Police reform debate: Supporters may argue certain provisions are burdensome or impractical, while opponents contend that rollback undermines necessary accountability safeguards
  • Public trust implications: Changes to use-of-force rules, disciplinary procedures, or transparency requirements could affect community-police relations and public confidence differently depending on which provisions are targeted

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

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