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, as submitted by the Attorney General. The specific amount approved for this settlement is $3.75 million, which will be drawn from the Adjudicated Claims account.

This resolution is a one-time financial commitment and does not have any ongoing fiscal impact in future years. The Judiciary Committee's approval reflects a majority vote, with 20 members in favor and 3 against. The resolution is part of the legislative process to ensure that significant financial settlements are formally recognized and authorized by the General Assembly.