Senate Bill No. 357, identified as File No. 469, is a legislative proposal that aims to transfer the control of the Union Avenue Detention Center in New Haven to the Judicial Department, effective from January 1, 2025. The bill was reported favorably by the Committee on Judiciary and is recommended to pass.

The fiscal impact of this bill includes an estimated cost of $1,090,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $2,179,000 in fiscal year 2026 to the Judicial Department, as well as additional fringe benefit costs of $291,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $581,000 in fiscal year 2026 to the State Comptroller. The bill also outlines potential savings for the City of New Haven, which could amount to up to $1.3 million annually, primarily from reduced overtime expenses. The Judicial Department would need to hire 25 new Judicial Marshals, with associated costs for salaries, overtime, and other expenses such as food, clothing, and general supplies for detainees. The bill may also affect the Tiered PILOT grant received by New Haven in future years, as current law provides reimbursement for property taxes for certain juvenile residential centers. The ongoing fiscal impact is expected to continue subject to inflation.