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CT HB05390

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 53a-19 of the general statutes regarding justified use of physical force in self-defense, effective October 1, 2020
  • Exempts persons in houses of religious worship from the requirement to retreat before using deadly physical force in self-defense, joining dwellings and places of work as protected locations
  • Maintains existing law that deadly physical force is only justified when the actor reasonably believes the other person is using or about to use deadly force or inflicting great bodily harm
  • Preserves exceptions for peace officers, special policemen, and private persons assisting them who may use force pursuant to law
  • Retains restrictions on using physical force when the person provoked the encounter or was the initial aggressor, unless they withdraw and communicate their intent to disengage

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Duty To Retreat In A House Of Religious Worship.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/16

3/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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