CT HB07396

Repeals section 53a-70b and eliminates the spousal/cohabitant exemption from sexual assault laws, making sexual assault charges applicable equally regardless of marital or cohabitation status as of October 1, 2019.

Updates numerous statutes to include sexual assault violations under sections 53a-70, 53a-70a, 53a-71, 53a-72a, and 53a-72b in definitions of family violence crimes, sex offenses, and relevant criminal penalties.

Expands campus crime reporting requirements at higher education institutions to include sexual assault regardless of spousal relationship and requires cooperation between state police, local police, and institutions.

Modifies parental rights termination provisions in child welfare cases to treat sexual assault resulting in conception as grounds for termination whether the perpetrator was convicted or acquitted.

Extends victim protections by allowing sexual assault victims to terminate rental agreements without penalty and restricting victim address disclosure during proceedings.