The House of Representatives has approved a resolution regarding the settlement and release agreement in the case of Colleen Lord, et al. v. Carlos Padro, et al., which is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. The resolution, reported favorably by the Judiciary Committee, authorizes an expenditure from the General Fund budget exceeding $2.5 million, specifically amounting to $3.75 million, to cover the costs associated with this settlement. This approval is in accordance with section 3-125a of the general statutes, which requires legislative consent for such financial commitments.

The financial impact of this resolution is a one-time cost that will be drawn from the Adjudicated Claims account, and it is noted that there will be no ongoing fiscal implications in future years. The resolution received a favorable vote from the Judiciary Committee, with 20 members in support and 3 opposed, indicating a strong consensus on the matter within the committee.