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CT HB05249

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/12/2023

Primary Sponsor

Greg Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends subsection (c) of section 53a-22 of the general statutes regarding use of deadly force by peace officers and corrections/parole officials
  • Changes the legal standard from "objectively reasonable under the given circumstances" to "a reasonable officer or official would use such force given the facts and circumstances known to the officer or official at the time"
  • Applies to peace officers, authorized Department of Correction officials, and Board of Pardons and Paroles officials
  • Stated purpose is to ensure that peace officers are properly evaluated for the use of force

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Use Of Deadly Force.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary

1/26/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/26/2023
Public Safety and Security1/12/2023

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