Substitute Senate Bill No. 212, known as Public Act No. 24-24, is a comprehensive legislative proposal that includes technical corrections and updates to various sections of the general statutes, with an effective date of October 1, 2024. The bill addresses a wide range of topics, including technical changes to the language used in statutes concerning the Office of the Claims Commissioner, Employment Security Division, Labor Commissioner, Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program, Board of Mediation and Arbitration, Workers' Compensation Commission, and definitions of medical conditions in emergency situations. Notable changes include the insertion of the word "Claims" for the Deputy Claims Commissioner, the deletion of a comma for clarity in medical definitions, the correction of "insure" to "ensure," and updates to gender-neutral language. Additionally, the bill exempts certain entities from specific provisions and amends sections related to confidentiality and the use of information provided to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

The bill also revises the process for obtaining temporary state permits to carry pistols or revolvers, including the requirement for a safety and use course, criminal history checks, and suitability criteria. It specifies conditions that disqualify an individual from obtaining a permit and limits permit applications to once per twelve-month period. Furthermore, the bill mandates that firearm sales occur only at the location described in the permit, with vendors keeping detailed records of each sale. It outlines the process for issuing risk protection orders based on probable cause, considering factors such as threats of violence, cruelty to animals, and substance abuse. The bill includes minor insertions and deletions, such as changing a comma to "or" and clarifying the continuation of risk protection orders and warrants. Additionally, the bill amends statutes related to discrimination, adding new categories such as "protective hairstyles," and updates terminology related to protected characteristics. It also establishes a Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Response and Enhancement Advisory Council and outlines the responsibilities of an education subcommittee for children in justice system custody. The bill includes changes to the composition of a committee appointed by the Governor, the inclusion of the Space Force as a branch of the armed forces, and the offset of workers' compensation benefits against assistance for uncompensated leave.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 31-275d
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 31-275d
File No. 484: 31-275d
Public Act No. 24-24: 31-275d