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CT HB05376

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires affirmative consent as the standard for sexual activity, defined as clear, voluntary, and unambiguous agreement to engage in sexual conduct
  • Establishes that consent must be ongoing and can be withdrawn at any time during sexual activity
  • Specifies that lack of resistance, silence, or prior consent does not constitute affirmative consent
  • Applies the affirmative consent standard to educational institutions and their handling of sexual misconduct complaints
  • Clarifies that incapacitation due to alcohol, drugs, or other substances means a person cannot provide affirmative consent

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Affirmative Consent.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Higher Education and Employment Advancement2/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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