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CT HB05597

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Craig Fishbein

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 53a-19 regarding the use of deadly physical force in self-defense
  • Eliminates the legal requirement to retreat before using deadly force when a person is inside a house of religious worship
  • Applies to situations involving defense of oneself or defense of a third person
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee, introduced by Rep. Fishbein (90th District) during the January 2025 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Duty To Retreat In A House Of Religious Worship.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2025

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