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CT HB06064

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Marie Kirkley-Bey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the drug-free zone around schools and day care centers from 1,500 feet to 300 feet for enhanced penalty purposes
  • Limits enhanced penalties for drug sale or possession to occur only during regular school hours or day care operating hours
  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes sections 21a-267, 21a-278a, and 21a-279
  • Aims to provide equity in criminal sentencing by addressing disparate impact on inner city youth from existing drug zone laws

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Sale Or Possession Of Drugs Near Schools And Day Care Centers.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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