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CT HB07220

An Act Concerning The Costs To Obtain Transcripts For Proceedings Conducted Before Public Agencies.


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Introduced
03/13/2025
In Committee
06/03/2025
Crossed Over
06/02/2025
Passed
06/03/2025
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To set parameters for the costs of obtaining transcripts of public agency proceedings.

AI Summary

This bill establishes clear guidelines for obtaining transcripts from public agency proceedings, defining key terms and setting standardized transcript and pricing parameters. Specifically, the bill defines a "transcript" as the official written record of a public agency proceeding, including testimony and arguments, and establishes a "transcript page" as a specific format of 27 double-spaced lines on standard paper or in an electronic medium. The legislation mandates that any recording or stenographic record must be transcribed upon request by any party, with the requesting party responsible for the costs. Stenographers are permitted to charge a fixed rate of $2.40 per transcript page, which can only be charged once to the requesting party. Notably, if a public agency itself requests a transcript of its own proceedings, it must cover the costs and cannot seek reimbursement from any parties involved in the original proceeding. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide transparency and consistency in the process of obtaining official transcripts from public agency proceedings.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary Committee (J)

Last Action

On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence (on 06/03/2025)

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