CT SB01105

Probation or conditional discharge commences on the day imposed unless the defendant is imprisoned, in which case it commences upon release from imprisonment (effective October 1, 2015).

Establishes a task force to examine methods for reducing extradition costs and the feasibility of vacating forfeited bail bonds when bondsmen pay extradition costs; task force must report findings by January 15, 2016.

Adds "home invasion" to murder statutes and expands assault in the second degree charges to include striking or kicking a person in the head while lying down; modifies sexual assault sentencing provisions to include mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment (effective October 1, 2015).

Creates a Domestic Violence Offender Program Standards Advisory Council to promulgate and update program standards; requires prosecuting authorities to state reasons for dismissing family violence cases and verify compliance with established program standards (effective January 1, 2016).

Modifies condominium association bylaws to require only two-thirds consent instead of unanimous consent for executive board actions and meetings; allows persons in other states to object to subpoenas for depositions in civil cases based on undue burden, with the Superior Court determining if costs should be reimbursed (effective October 1, 2015).