Connecticut Senate Bill SB00497

Connecticut 2013 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/23/13
• Refer: 1/23/13

Caption

An Act Concerning Public Indecency In A Correctional Institution.

Impact

If enacted, SB00497 would modify existing statutes by establishing clear legal repercussions for instances of public indecency in correctional institutions. This move signifies a push toward reinforcing rules and regulations governing behaviors expected from individuals within such facilities. Moreover, it enforces the requirement for those convicted of public indecency to register as nonviolent sexual offenders with the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, thereby extending the bill’s impact beyond the prison environment and into the broader community monitoring framework.

Summary

SB00497 aims to create a specific offense pertaining to public indecency occurring within correctional institutions. The bill proposes defining public indecency in this context as a criminal act classified as a class D felony. This classification indicates that the act is considered serious within the legal framework, warranting significant penalties. By establishing this specific offense, the bill intends to address behaviors that may undermine the safety and order within correctional facilities.

Contention

The proposal may generate debate surrounding its definition of public indecency and the implications of classifying it as a class D felony. Critics may express concerns regarding the potential overreach of this legal classification and its long-term effects on inmates, particularly in terms of stigma and rehabilitation opportunities. Additionally, the requirement for registration as a nonviolent sexual offender might be viewed as excessive by some stakeholders who question the necessity of such measures for what could be seen as minor infractions within the unique context of correctional institutions.