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CT HB05592

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates statute of limitations for motor vehicle violations or offenses that result in death and involve a violation of section 14-224
  • Allows prosecution at any time if the defendant fled the state, with the limitations period resuming upon their return to Connecticut
  • Maintains existing statute of limitations for other felonies: 5 years for offenses with potential imprisonment exceeding one year, and 1 year for lesser offenses
  • Effective October 1, 2014
  • Applies to charges previously subject to time limitations under general statute section 54-193

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Time Limitation For Prosecuting A Motor Vehicle Violation Or Offense That Results In The Death Of Another Person.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/24/2014

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