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CT HB06700

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 30-102 of the general statutes regarding dram shop liability, effective October 1, 2013
  • Establishes liability cap of $250,000 per person or $250,000 aggregate for sellers of alcohol to intoxicated persons who subsequently cause injury
  • Requires written notice from injured parties within 120 days of injury (or 180 days if victim is deceased or incapacitated) and actions to be brought within one year
  • Eliminates negligence liability for sellers of alcohol to persons 21 years of age or older
  • Defines "intoxicated person" as someone "under the influence of intoxicating liquor" or with elevated blood alcohol content as defined in Section 14-227a

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Dram Shop Act.

Last Action

Public Hearing 04/15

4/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/10/2013

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