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Witnesses urge easing strict address‑verification rule in SB 509 to avoid punitive outcomes
Summary
Multiple witnesses and advocates told the Judiciary Committee that Connecticut’s 10‑day address verification rule for certain registrants can produce harsh, disproportionate outcomes; SB 509 would extend timelines, allow an extra notice and add an affirmative defense, proponents said.
William Hobson, a licensed professional counselor, told the Judiciary Committee that rigid address‑verification rules can destroy progress toward rehabilitation and reintegration. “The best way of doing this is through a combination of treatment and community supervision, and research shows that these approaches help,” Hobson said in testimony supporting SB 509.
Alex Brown, an MSW student and advocate who has lived under long‑term supervision,…
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