The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 496, seeks 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 aims to enhance the unit's responsibilities in addressing crimes that may involve international elements targeting individuals based on their identity or beliefs.

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 cases of transnational repression. The intent behind this amendment is to ensure that such serious offenses are adequately addressed and investigated, thereby providing better protection for residents who may be vulnerable to these types of crimes.