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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut Assembly confirms Courtney M. Chaplin as Superior Court judge
Last action · April 8, 2026: In ConcurrenceSponsors: Gary Winfield and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
The General Assembly approved the of Courtney M. Chaplin of Hartford to serve an eight-year term as a Judge of the beginning May 3, 2026.
Fills a judicial seat on the state for an eight-year term 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.
Courtney M. Chaplin
Receives an appointment to serve as a Judge of the Superior Court for an eight-year term.
Superior Court
Gains a confirmed judge to preside over court proceedings starting May 3, 2026.
Key Facts
- The General Assembly approved the nomination of Courtney M. Chaplin of Hartford as a Judge of the Superior Court.
- The appointment is for a term of eight years beginning May 3, 2026.
- The nomination was submitted by the Governor.
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Procedural history
10 actions- Apr 8, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- Apr 8, 2026HouseFloorAdopted, House
- Mar 27, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 180
- Mar 27, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Mar 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyOn Consent Calendar
- Mar 26, 2026SenateFloorAdopted, Senate
Show 4 earlier actions
- Feb 22, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 21
- Feb 22, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Feb 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 02/20
- Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeNomination Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance25How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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