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CT HB06444

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jillian Gilchrest

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 46b of Connecticut general statutes to raise the minimum age at which a child may be arrested to 14 years old
  • Children under 14 would no longer be subject to arrest under the juvenile justice system
  • Aims to shift approach toward younger children from arrest to support-based interventions
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee during the January 2023 legislative session
  • Sponsored by seven state representatives, with Rep. Gilchrest (18th District) as lead sponsor

Legislative Description

An Act Raising The Age For A Juvenile To Be Arrested For An Offense.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2023

Full Bill Text

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