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CT HB06714

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2017

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Morris

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands annual reporting requirements for electronic defense weapon use by law enforcement to include arrest status, criminal charges filed, suspect's physical condition before and after use, hospital transport, supervisor justification determination, and duration of each use.

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to complete electronic defense weapon reporting information at the same time as use-of-force reports and case incident reports.

  • Mandates that use-of-force reports and case incident reports be submitted together with the annual electronic defense weapon report.

  • Permits municipalities to seek reimbursement for purchasing electronic defense weapons with recording equipment for sworn police officers.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Safe Use Of Electronic Defense Weapons By Police Officers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/16

2/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/24/2017

Full Bill Text

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