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CT HB06072

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Themis Klarides

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the notice requirement deadline for injuries on defective highways, bridges, sidewalks, roads, or railings from 90 days to 180 days following receipt of a completed police investigation report.

  • Extends the deadline to one year from receipt of a completed police investigation report if the injured person dies or becomes cognitively impaired as a result of the injury.

  • Applies the extended deadline to claims against the state, towns, cities, corporations, boroughs, and other responsible parties for failure to maintain infrastructure.

  • Allows conservators of persons, executors, or administrators of deceased persons' estates to file notice on behalf of injured or deceased individuals.

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes sections 13a-144, 13a-149, and 13a-152 to implement these changes.

Legislative Description

An Act Tolling The Time Limit For Filing An Action Regarding A Defective Highway, Bridge, Sidewalk, Road Or Railing Pending The Completion Of A Police Investigation Report.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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