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CT SB00693

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to establish that local civilian authorities have primary prosecutorial jurisdiction over sexual assault cases involving accused members of the Connecticut National Guard or naval militia.

  • Removes the Military Department's ability to claim competing jurisdiction in sexual assault prosecutions, prioritizing civilian court proceedings.

  • Modeled after California Senate Bill 1422 to strengthen protections for sexual assault victims within the military.

  • Applies specifically to cases where the accused is a member of the Connecticut National Guard or naval militia.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Prosecution Of Military Sexual Assault Charges.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/17

2/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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