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CT HB06266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Vail

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 53a-20 of the Connecticut General Statutes to fully adopt the castle doctrine
  • Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
  • Introduced by Rep. Vail of the 52nd District during the January 2023 legislative session
  • The castle doctrine expands self-defense rights by allowing individuals to use force, including deadly force, to protect themselves in their home without a duty to retreat

Legislative Description

An Act Adopting The Castle Doctrine.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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