Loading chat...

CT SB00780

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sampson

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends title 53a of the general statutes to adopt a stand-your-ground policy allowing use of force in self-defense when there is reasonable belief of a threat without obligation to retreat first
  • Requires person using stand-your-ground defense to have legal right to be at the location where force is used
  • Requires person using stand-your-ground defense to not be engaged in unlawful activity at the time of the incident
  • Referred to Committee on Judiciary in January 2023 legislative session
  • Introduced by Senator Sampson, 16th District

Legislative Description

An Act Creating A Stand-your-ground Law.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/19/2023

Full Bill Text

No bill text available