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CT HB05379

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2015

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "assault of public safety, emergency medical, public transit or health care personnel" under Section 53a-167c to include off-duty peace officers and state police, provided the officer was not the initial aggressor
  • Maintains classification of assault of public safety personnel as a class C felony
  • Requires consecutive sentencing when a person confined in the Department of Correction assaults a Department of Correction employee under this section
  • Provides a defense for defendants with certain disabilities if their conduct is a clear and direct manifestation of that disability when charged with assaulting a health care employee
  • Takes effect October 1, 2015

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Penalty For Assault Of An Off-duty Police Officer.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

4/21/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/14/2015
Public Safety and Security1/14/2015

Full Bill Text

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