HB 5428·CT·house
AN ACT CONCERNING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Antonio Felipe
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FILE NO. 599
Apr 13, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes an Office of the Inspector General within the Division of Criminal Justice, tasked with investigating deaths that occur during police or correctional custody and any failure to report them. The Inspector General must determine if force was justified, issue reports, and can prosecute or recommend discipline. This aims to increase accountability for law‑enforcement actions.
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