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CT HB06678
Bill
Status
1/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Michael Dimassa
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AI Summary
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Elevates the criminal penalty for criminally negligent homicide to a class E felony when a landlord's violation of building and housing code requirements results in a tenant's death
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Amends chapter 833a and section 53a-58 of the general statutes to establish enhanced criminal liability for landlords
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Applies when a landlord fails to maintain rental property to applicable building and housing code standards that directly causes a tenant fatality
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Introduced by Rep. DiMassa (116th District) and referred to the Committee on Housing during the January 2019 session
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Criminal Liability Of Landlords For Criminally Negligent Homicide.
Last Action
Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary
2/6/2019