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CT HB06128

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ernest Hewett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 53a-55 of the general statutes to increase the maximum penalty for first degree manslaughter when the victim is under 16 years of age to 40 years imprisonment
  • Applies only to manslaughter in the first degree under subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 53a-55
  • Aims to align the penalty for manslaughter of a minor with the increased maximum penalty for murder with special circumstances involving a victim under 16 years of age
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee during the January 2013 legislative session
  • Introduced by Rep. Hewett (39th District)

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Manslaughter Of A Child.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/25/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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