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 exceeding $2.5 million from the General Fund budget, specifically amounting to $3.75 million from the Adjudicated Claims account, to settle the case. This expenditure was submitted by the Attorney General for legislative approval in accordance with state statutes.

The resolution is a one-time financial commitment and does not have any ongoing fiscal impact in future years. The Judiciary Committee voted in favor of the resolution with a tally of 20 votes for and 3 against. The resolution is now set to be enacted following its approval by the House.