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Connecticut General Assembly Confirms Stephanie A. McLaughlin as Superior Court Judge

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF THE HONORABLE STEPHANIE A. MCLAUGHLIN OF STAMFORD TO BE A JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT.

Last action · April 8, 2026: On Consent Calendar / In ConcurrenceSponsors: Steven J. Stafstrom and 1 other

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What This Bill Would Do

The Connecticut General Assembly approved the nomination of Stephanie A. McLaughlin of Stamford to serve an eight-year term as a Judge of the starting May 3, 2026.

Why it matters

Establishes judicial staffing for a state court by filling a judgeship position for an eight-year tenure starting in May 2026.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Stephanie A. McLaughlin

Appointed to serve an eight-year term as a Judge of the Superior Court starting May 3, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The General Assembly confirmed the nomination of the Honorable Stephanie A. McLaughlin of Stamford as a Judge of the Superior Court.
  • The appointment is for a term of eight years beginning on May 3, 2026.
  • The nomination was put forward by the Governor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Stephanie A. McLaughlin for the judgeship?
The Governor of Connecticut nominated her to be a Judge of the .
How long is the term for this judicial appointment?
The term is for eight years, beginning on May 3, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Currently passed both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Law.

Procedural history

9 actions
  1. Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
  2. Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
    Adopted, Senate
  3. Mar 27, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 151
  4. Mar 27, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  5. Mar 25, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    On Consent Calendar
  6. Mar 25, 2026HouseFloor
    Adopted, House
Show 3 earlier actions
  1. Feb 23, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 9
  2. Feb 23, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  3. Feb 23, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 02/20

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Connected Entities

Stamford, Superior Court, Stephanie A. McLaughlin
locationStamford“Hometown of the nominee”Map →
OrganizationSuperior Court“Court where the nominee is appointed to serve”Map →
PersonStephanie A. McLaughlin“Nominee to be a Judge of the Superior Court”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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