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CT HB05279
Bill
Status
Passed
6/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces Section 28-12 of general statutes regarding civil preparedness organization personnel, effective October 1, 2016
- Prohibits employment or association with civil preparedness organizations for persons who advocate government change by force or violence, or have been convicted of or indicted for subversive acts against the United States
- Requires all appointed civil preparedness organization members to take an oath supporting and defending the U.S. and Connecticut constitutions before entering duties and every two years thereafter (changed from annual requirement)
- Oath must be administered orally by a local civil preparedness officer empowered by the commissioner to enlist volunteers
- Requires local civil preparedness officers to provide the department with a roster of sworn volunteer civil preparedness force members by August 15 each year
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Oaths Taken By Persons Employed Or Associated With Civil Preparedness Organizations.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/10/2016
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Security2/17/2016
Full Bill Text
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