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CT HB05174
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety and Security Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates a new crime of "assault of an off-duty public safety employee" defined as intentionally causing physical injury to intimidate, harass, or retaliate against a police officer or Department of Correction employee for performing their duties
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Applies only when the officer or employee is reasonably identifiable as a public safety employee, off-duty, and not the initial aggressor
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Classifies assault of an off-duty public safety employee as a class C felony
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Takes effect October 1, 2017
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Penalty For Assault Of An Off-duty Police Officer Or Department Of Correction Employee.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/16
2/10/2017
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Security1/4/2017
Full Bill Text
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