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CT HB06163
Bill
Status
1/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Daniel Carter
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to establish a database containing names, addresses, dates of birth, and last four digits of Social Security numbers of individuals identified by licensed psychiatrists or psychologists as "at risk" due to psychiatric or psychological disorder.
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Prohibits persons listed in the database from possessing or purchasing firearms.
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Restricts database access to licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and state police officers, with mental health professionals authorized to delete information based on medical judgment.
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Exempts database information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and from subpoena in connection with legal actions against individuals or agencies.
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Establishes the system to protect the public by preventing firearm possession or purchase by individuals with psychiatric or psychological disorders.
Legislative Description
An Act Creating A Database Of Individuals Who Are Prohibited From Purchasing Or Possessing A Firearm Due To Psychiatric Or Psychological Disorder.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security
1/25/2013