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CT HB05466

Bill

Status

Passed

6/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for elections-related crimes referred by the State Elections Enforcement Commission to the Chief State's Attorney to either the standard limitation period or 6 months after the referral date, whichever is longer

  • Applies to violations of election laws in Connecticut General Statutes chapters 149, 151-153, 155, 156, and 157, covering elections, primaries, and referendums

  • Effective October 1, 2024, with retroactive application to offenses committed before that date if the statute of limitations had not yet expired

  • Also applies to any offense referred by the State Elections Enforcement Commission to the Chief State's Attorney on or after April 1, 2024

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Period Of Time During Which Elections-related Crimes May Be Prosecuted.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2024

Full Bill Text

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