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CT HB05487

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Geoffrey Luxenberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 52 of Connecticut general statutes to create a new civil cause of action against firearm owners whose guns are used in the commission of crimes

  • Allows victims to sue gun owners when their firearm is used in either a felony or misdemeanor offense

  • Prevailing plaintiffs entitled to recover damages, court costs, and attorney's fees

  • Introduced by Rep. Luxenberg (12th District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Legal Liability For The Owner Of A Firearm Whose Firearm Is Used In The Commission Of A Felony Or Misdemeanor.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/17/2025

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