CT HB07342

Repeals and replaces Connecticut General Statutes Section 53-21, effective October 1, 2019, establishing mandatory minimum sentences for child injury or endangerment offenses.

Requires a mandatory minimum of 30 consecutive days of imprisonment (non-suspendable and non-reducible) for Class C felony violations involving willfully causing or permitting a child under 16 to be endangered or having acts likely to impair a child's health or morals.

Requires a mandatory minimum of 30 consecutive days of imprisonment for Class B felony violations involving sexual contact with a child under 16, increased to 5 years of non-suspendable imprisonment if the victim is under 13 years of age.

Maintains an exception for adoptions complying with Chapter 803 when child custody is transferred for money or valuable consideration.

Exempts parents or agents who leave infants 30 days or younger with a designated employee under Section 17a-58 from violating this section.