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CT SB01141

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/15/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 53a-218 of the general statutes regarding interference with cemeteries or burial grounds, effective October 1, 2013
  • Defines interference as intentionally destroying, mutilating, defacing, injuring or removing tombstones, monuments, gravestones, memorials, fences, railings, or curbs in cemeteries without authorization from the property owner, municipality, or cemetery management
  • Includes prohibition on wantonly or maliciously disturbing the contents of any tomb or grave
  • Classifies interference with a cemetery or burial ground as a class C felony with a mandatory minimum fine of $500
  • Removes language granting authorization to lineal descendants of the deceased

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Desecration Of Property Located In A Cemetery.

Last Action

File Number 685

5/2/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/15/2013

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