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CT HB05350

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Environment Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 26-26 of the general statutes, effective from passage.
  • Authorizes law enforcement officers from Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New York to make arrests on interstate border waters when those states enact reciprocal boating and fish and game enforcement laws.
  • Permits game protectors, conservation officers, fish and game wardens, special conservation officers, and patrolmen from any participating state to arrest violators on waters between states.
  • Requires arrested individuals to be taken for trial to the state where the boating or fishing violation was committed and prosecuted under that state's laws.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Enforcement Of Boating Laws On Bodies Of Water Near The Rhode Island, Massachusetts And New York Borders.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security4/9/2024
Environment2/29/2024

Full Bill Text

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