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SR 5CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billsigned

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Connecticut Senate confirms Wakana Hirota to the Psychiatric Security Review Board

Original title: RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE NOMINATION OF WAKANA HIROTA OF BERLIN TO BE A MEMBER OF THE PSYCHIATRIC SECURITY REVIEW BOARD.

Last action · April 8, 2026: Adopted, SenateSponsor: Bob Duff

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What This Bill Does

The Connecticut Senate approved the nomination of Wakana Hirota of Berlin to serve as a member of the representing the general public through June 30, 2028.

Why it matters

Fills a board position with a public representative experienced in victim advocacy, setting the official tenure length for the seat through mid-2028.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Wakana Hirota

Wakana Hirota is appointed and confirmed to serve a term on the Psychiatric Security Review Board.

Directly affected

Psychiatric Security Review Board

The board receives a new member representing the general public.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who nominated Wakana Hirota to the board?

The Governor of Connecticut submitted the nomination.

What background does the appointee bring to the board?

Wakana Hirota brings substantial experience in victim advocacy as a member of the general public.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

5 actions

Apr 8, 2026SenateFloor
Adopted, Senate
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 32
Mar 4, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Mar 3, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 02/03
Feb 4, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Nomination Referred to Committee on Executive and Legislative Nominations

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Connected Entities

Executive and Legislative Nominations, Wakana Hirota, Berlin and 3 more

OrganizationExecutive and Legislative Nominations“Legislative committee reviewing nominations”Map →

PersonWakana Hirota“Nominee to the Psychiatric Security Review Board”Map →

locationBerlin“Hometown of the nominee”Map →

PersonRanesha L. Nichols“Predecessor on the board”Map →

PersonBob Duff“State Senator introducing the resolution”Map →

OrganizationPsychiatric Security Review Board“State board reviewing psychiatric security cases”Map →

Sources

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cga.ct.gov

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