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RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE CLAIMS COMMISSIONER'S COMPENSATION AWARD TO DIETER TEJADA WITH RESPECT TO HIS CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE FOR WRONGFUL INCARCERATION.

2026 Regular Session

ratifies a $75,456.00 compensation award to Dieter Tejada for wrongful incarceration, to be paid from the General Fund’s adjudicated claims account.

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Bill Summary · SJ 8

Summary: Senate Joint Resolution No. 8 (2026) – Connecticut

Purpose

  • To confirm the compensation awarded by the Connecticut Claims Commissioner to Dieter Tejada regarding his claim against the state for wrongful incarceration.
  • Essentially, the General Assembly ratifies and affirms the administrative award already determined by the Claims Commissioner.

Key Provisions

  • Confirms an award of compensation in the amount of $75,456.00 to Dieter Tejada.
  • The payment is to be made from the adjudicated claims account of the General Fund.
  • The claim is identified as being for wrongful incarceration against the State of Connecticut.
  • The resolution references the Claims Commissioner’s file: File No. 27284.

Who/What is Affected

  • Dieter Tejada: Recipient of the confirmed compensation.
  • State of Connecticut: Obligation to pay the awarded amount from the General Fund’s adjudicated claims account.
  • The bill affects administrative processes related to confirming Claims Commissioner awards; it does not create new damages or alter liability standards beyond ratification of an existing award.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • The bill is a Senate Joint Resolution introduced in the February 2026 session.
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration.
  • Action history indicates:
    • Public hearing held on February 27, 2026.
    • Referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary on February 20, 2026.
  • If enacted, the resolution would immediately validate and authorize payment of the specified amount from the General Fund.

Practical Impact

  • Legally seals the administrative compensation decision, reducing potential future disputes over payment.
  • Funds will be disbursed from the General Fund’s adjudicated claims account, aligning with how approved claims are traditionally paid.
  • Provides a formal legislative confirmation, which may influence public records, claimant closure, and state financial accounting.

Notes

  • The resolution does not specify any further remedies, penalties, or additional compensation beyond the $75,456 award.
  • The bill is narrowly focused on ratifying a single Claims Commissioner award concerning a wrongful incarceration claim.

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

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