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CT SB00123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2016

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 53-341b to require in-person meetings for body armor sales or deliveries, with specific exemptions for authorized government and military personnel.

  • Adds firefighters (as defined in section 7-232j) and volunteer fire company members to the exemptions, allowing municipal officials to purchase body armor on their behalf without in-person transfer.

  • Adds emergency medical services personnel (as defined in section 20-206jj) to the exemptions, allowing authorized officials of emergency medical service organizations to purchase body armor on their behalf without in-person transfer.

  • Defines "body armor" as any material designed to be worn on the body to provide bullet penetration resistance.

  • Makes violations a Class B misdemeanor; takes effect October 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Sale Or Delivery Of Body Armor To Firefighters And Emergency Medical Service Providers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/01

2/22/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security2/17/2016

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