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CT HB05488

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Boukus

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows organized police departments in cities, towns, or boroughs to perform criminal background checks for firefighter applicants using the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS)

  • Permits local police departments to conduct these checks instead of requiring the Department of Public Safety to perform them

  • Effective date is October 1, 2011

  • Co-sponsored by Representative Boukus (22nd District) and Senator Welch (31st District)

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Criminal Background Checks For Firefighter Applications.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/19/2011

Full Bill Text

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