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CT HB05687

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Vail

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 53a of Connecticut General Statutes to create a new murder charge for individuals who sell illegal drugs to a person who subsequently dies from an overdose of those drugs
  • Requires a causal link between the drug sale and the victim's death for murder charges to apply
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration during the January 2025 legislative session
  • Introduced by Representative Vail of the 52nd District

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A New Crime Of Murder For The Supply Of Illegal Drugs To A Victim Of An Overdose.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2025

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