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CT HB05315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 29-19 of the general statutes effective October 1, 2018
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection to commission police officers for electric distribution, gas, telephone, water, railroad, express, and steamboat companies to protect company property and enforce laws on company premises
  • Allows Central New England Railroad Company to establish its own railroad police department with officers certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council
  • Authorizes Central New England Railroad Company police to enforce laws statewide on company-owned or leased property to protect employees, passengers, company property, interstate commerce goods, and national defense materials
  • Officers must wear visible shields identifying their police designation and company affiliation

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Rails.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Public Safety and Security

4/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security4/18/2018
Transportation2/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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