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CT SB00780
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Robert Sampson
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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
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