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SJ 72

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

2026 Regular Session

The General Assembly confirms the Claims Commissioner’s award of $5,752,798 to Maceo Streater for wrongful incarceration and directs payment from the General Fund.

SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 462
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Bill Summary · SJ 72

Summary of Bill: Senate Joint Resolution No. 72 (2026) – Connecticut

Purpose

  • To confirm the compensation awarded by the Connecticut Claims Commissioner to Maceo Streater for a claim against the State of Connecticut regarding wrongful incarceration.
  • Essentially, the General Assembly is affirming the Claims Commissioner’s award and its payment from state funds.

Key Provisions

  • Confirms the Claims Commissioner’s decision (file number 27051).
  • Awards Maceo Streater compensation in the amount of $5,752,798.00.
  • Payment source identified as the adjudicated claims account of the General Fund.
  • The award is specifically for Streater’s claim against the State of Connecticut alleging wrongful incarceration.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary beneficiary: Maceo Streater, who would receive $5,752,798.00.
  • State of Connecticut: Responsible for funding the awarded amount from the General Fund’s adjudicated claims account.
  • Claims process: Reinforces the finality of the Claims Commissioner’s award through legislative confirmation, limiting potential subsequent challenges within the general legislative approval process.

Procedural and Timeline Context

  • Introduced in the February 2026 session and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
  • Public hearing held on April 24, 2026.
  • Reported favorably by the committee and placed on the Senate calendar (Senate Calendar No. 462) by April 27, 2026.
  • The resolution, if enacted, would formally confirm the Claims Commissioner’s award and authorize its payment.

Practical Significance

  • Provides a clear legislative endorsement of the monetary award tied to a wrongful incarceration claim, ensuring there is an explicit confirmation from the General Assembly.
  • Signals the precise payment amount and source of funds, facilitating administrative processing and disbursement.

Notes

  • The bill does not alter the underlying claims process or eligibility; it only confirms the pre-existing compensation award and directs funding accordingly.
  • No additional changes to state law or claims procedures are indicated beyond confirmation of the award.

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

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