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CT HB05067

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Lanoue

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 53a-20 of Connecticut General Statutes to fully adopt the castle doctrine
  • Expands self-defense rights for individuals in their homes by removing or limiting the duty to retreat before using force
  • Introduced by Rep. Lanoue (45th District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee
  • Bill text is a placeholder/concept bill that does not specify the exact statutory language changes to be made

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Castle Doctrine.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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