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CT HJ00004Resolution Confirming The Claims Commissioner's Compensation Award To Michael Smith With Respect To His Claim Against The State For Wrongful Incarceration.
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Resolution Confirming The Claims Commissioner's Compensation Award To Michael Smith With Respect To His Claim Against The State For Wrongful Incarceration.
AI Summary
This resolution confirms a decision made by the Claims Commissioner, a state official responsible for hearing claims against the government, to award Michael Smith $1,510,635.84. This compensation is for a claim he made against the state due to wrongful incarceration, meaning he was imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. The money will be paid from the General Fund, which is the state's main account for managing its finances.
Committee Categories
Justice
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Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Judiciary Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/27/2026 ) (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HJ00004&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/H/PDF/2026HJ-00004-R00-HB.PDF |
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