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CT HB06457

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joe Hoxha

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 53a-19 of Connecticut general statutes to remove the requirement that a person retreat before using deadly physical force in self-defense
  • Applies when facing an imminent threat of deadly physical force or infliction of great bodily harm
  • Allows individuals to use deadly force in defense of themselves or a third person without retreating first
  • Referred to the Connecticut Judiciary Committee
  • Introduced by Rep. Hoxha, 78th District, during the January 2023 General Assembly session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Use Of Self Defense In The Case Of An Imminent Threat Of Use Of Deadly Physical Force.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/23/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2023

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