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CT SB00100

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the word "intentionally" from the definition of sexual assault in the fourth degree for consistency with the rest of the statute.

  • Changes the classification of sexual assault in the fourth degree to a class A misdemeanor, or a class D felony if the victim is under sixteen years of age.

  • Replaces gender-specific pronouns ("he," "his") with gender-neutral language ("such person") in the kidnapping in the first degree with a firearm statute.

  • Removes the mandatory minimum sentence requirement that one year of the sentence for kidnapping in the first degree with a firearm cannot be suspended or reduced by the court, leaving it as a class A felony without mandatory minimums.

  • Both amendments take effect October 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Recommendations Of The Sentencing Commission With Respect To Sexual Assault In The Fourth Degree And Kidnapping In The First Degree With A Firearm.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/05

3/1/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2012

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