The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 496, aims to amend Title 29 of the general statutes by requiring the Hate Crimes Investigative Unit to respond to and investigate instances of transnational repression affecting residents of the state. This legislative change is intended to enhance the state's ability to address and combat acts of repression that may occur across national borders, ensuring that affected individuals receive appropriate support and investigation.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces new legal language that mandates the Hate Crimes Investigative Unit's involvement in these specific cases. The overarching goal is to strengthen the state's response to hate crimes and protect the rights of residents who may be targeted due to their political beliefs, ethnicity, or other factors related to transnational repression.