CT SB00996

Changes complaints for violations of lobbying restrictions to be made to the Chief State's Attorney instead of the state's attorney for New Britain, and trial to be held in Superior Court instead of the judicial district of New Britain.

Expands criminal lockout statute to include nonresidential units in addition to residential dwellings, and clarifies that both lessors and lessees are protected.

Defines "jailhouse witness" as a person who offers testimony about statements made by another incarcerated person or someone suspected of committing a criminal offense, regardless of whether the witness is currently incarcerated.

Requires courts to conduct a hearing using hearsay and secondary evidence before trial to determine reliability of jailhouse witness testimony in prosecutions for certain crimes including murder and sexual assault, and prohibits admission if prosecutors fail to make a prima facie showing of reliability.

Establishes assault in the second degree with a firearm as a class D felony or class C felony if serious physical injury results, with a mandatory minimum of one year imprisonment that cannot be suspended or reduced.