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CT HB06571

Bill

Status

Passed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that sexual assault in the fourth degree involve an "intentional" act, broadening the circumstances under which the offense applies (effective October 1, 2013)

  • Establishes that sexual assault in the fourth degree is a class A misdemeanor, or a class D felony if the victim is under sixteen years of age

  • Replaces gendered pronouns with gender-neutral language in the kidnapping in the first degree with a firearm statute

  • Removes the mandatory one-year minimum non-suspendable sentence requirement for kidnapping in the first degree with a firearm, making it a class A felony without sentencing restrictions

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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