Senate Bill No. 1309 allows wardens of correctional facilities to impose fines ranging from $15 to $50 on incarcerated individuals for specific disciplinary actions, including arson, assault, hostage-taking, inciting riots, tampering with security devices, and other felony actions. These fines are in addition to any other penalties that may be imposed for the same actions. The bill mandates that all collected fines be deposited into the Correctional General Welfare Fund, which is designated for the benefit of incarcerated individuals as determined by the Commissioner of Correction.

Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments to existing law, including changing the terminology from "inmates" to "persons who are incarcerated" throughout the relevant statutes. It repeals and replaces Section 4-57a of the general statutes to clarify the purpose and management of the Correctional General Welfare Fund, ensuring that it is used for the benefit of incarcerated individuals. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is expected to generate potential revenue for the fund, estimated at up to $100,000 annually, depending on the number of qualifying incidents.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 4-57a
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 4-57a
File No. 796: 4-57a