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CT HB05304

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/2/2022

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 53a-3(9) to expand the definition of "peace officer" to include federal law enforcement personnel
  • Designates United States marshals and deputy marshals as peace officers in Connecticut
  • Designates special agents and officers of the federal government authorized to enforce Title 21 of the United States Code (controlled substances laws) as peace officers
  • Effective date is July 1, 2022
  • Adds federal officers to an existing list that includes state police, local police, state marshals, conservation officers, probation officers, correction officials, and tribal law enforcement officers

Legislative Description

An Act Designating Certain Federal Officers As Peace Officers.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/10

3/4/2022

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security3/2/2022

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