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CT HB05622

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes Connecticut General Statutes Section 54-142a(f) to require courts to disclose erased records (previously discretionary) for firearm suitability determinations.

  • Allows disclosure of erased records to a municipality's chief of police, selectman, or borough warden solely for determining whether a person is suitable to carry a pistol or revolver under Section 29-28.

  • Permits the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners to access erased records to determine appeals concerning a person's suitability to carry firearms under Section 29-32b.

  • Maintains existing disclosure rules for defendants in false arrest cases and prosecutors/defense counsel in perjury cases arising from the erased proceedings.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Availability Of Erased Records In Determining Whether A Person Is A Suitable Person To Carry A Pistol Or Revolver.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/14

3/10/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2016

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