The ACLU-CT opposes legislation that adds to the labyrinth of collateral consequences that people living with a criminal record face every day in this state. SB 901 will add a new collateral consequence to the bucket. Protecting our eldest residents is important, but public registries will limit the ability of people living with criminal records to contribute to society and build successful and fulfilling lives for themselves and their families. Our state should pursue solutions to elder abuse that do not rely on the failed policy of creating new public registries.
