Loading chat...

CT SB00980

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 53a-151a of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2017
  • Defines intimidating a witness as using, attempting to use, or threatening physical force against a witness or another person with intent to influence, delay, or prevent testimony in an official proceeding
  • Includes intent to induce false testimony, cause witness to withhold testimony, evade legal process, or absent themselves from proceedings
  • Changes the felony classification for intimidating a witness from a Class C felony to a Class B felony, increasing the penalty

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Intimidating A Witness.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2017

Full Bill Text

No bill text available