Bail Reform Proposal Gains Final Legislative Approval

HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – A bill aimed at reducing the number of people detained in Connecticut jails because they can’t afford to post bail has won final approval from the legislature.
The state Senate approved the proposal 29-7 early Wednesday, four days after the House cleared it 88-62. The legislation was first proposed by Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who says he will sign it into law.
The law will limit when a judge can impose cash-only bail on people charg