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Read. Follow. Verify.Substitute Senate Bill 89 Updates Prison Rape Elimination Standards and Compliance Reporting
Last action · May 7, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR PURSUANT TO JOINT RULE 9 and 22 others
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What This Bill Does
State and local agencies that incarcerate adult or juvenile offenders are required to comply with updated standards under the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act, submit annual compliance certifications, and mandate reporting of sexual assault complaints to the , effective July 1, 2026.
Incarcerated individuals gain expanded oversight and mandatory reporting mechanisms for sexual abuse allegations through the , while state and local detention facilities must adhere to 45 specific operational standards and submit annual compliance proof.
Who It Affects
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Incarcerated and detained persons
Detained adults, juveniles, and immigration detainees are subject to enhanced prevention, monitoring, and reporting standards for sexual abuse and gain direct reporting access to the Office of the Correction Ombuds.
State and local correctional facilities
Agencies operating adult and juvenile facilities must adopt 45 operational standards, submit annual compliance certifications, and transmit sexual assault complaints to the ombuds office.
Office of the Correction Ombuds
The office is assigned new duties to receive, review, and track copies of all sexual assault reports and complaints transmitted from correctional facilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
20 actions- May 7, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- May 6, 2026Governor of ConnecticutTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- May 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted to the Secretary of State
- May 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolledPublic Act 26-10
- Apr 29, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- Apr 29, 2026HouseFloorHouse Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
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- Apr 29, 2026HouseFloorHouse Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
- Apr 22, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 481
- Apr 22, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 21, 2026SenateFloorSenate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
- Apr 21, 2026SenateFloorSenate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 4419
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFile Number 557
- Apr 9, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 323
- Apr 9, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 2, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
- Mar 24, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable Substitute
- Feb 27, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 03/04
- Feb 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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