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CT HB07194

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/30/2017

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces subsection (c) of section 52-577a of the general statutes effective October 1, 2017
  • Removes the restriction that limited the ten-year repose period exception only to claimants not entitled to compensation under chapter 568
  • Allows product liability claims to proceed beyond the ten-year limitation period if the claimant proves harm occurred during the product's useful safe life
  • Specifies factors for determining when a product's useful safe life has expired, including wear and tear, climatic conditions, user maintenance practices, seller representations, and product modifications or alterations

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Exceptions To The Ten-year Repose Period For Certain Product Liability Claims.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/30/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2017

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