CT HB07042

Firearm industry members must establish "reasonable controls" to prevent sales to straw purchasers, traffickers, prohibited persons, and those at substantial risk of harm; violations allow civil lawsuits by harmed individuals, municipalities, or the Attorney General seeking injunctive relief, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorney's fees, effective October 1, 2025

Misdemeanor disqualification period for pistol permits and eligibility certificates reduced from 20 years to 8 years for specified violent offenses including assault, stalking, and rioting

New disqualifying criteria added for permit applicants: misdemeanor convictions from other states, federal/tribal/military courts, or foreign jurisdictions within 8 years for violent crimes, threats, rioting, or controlled substance possession

Intentional firearm discharge for lawful self-defense or defense of another person explicitly exempted from the reckless discharge statute (Class C misdemeanor) and cannot be prohibited by hunting regulations

Firearm industry prohibited from knowingly directing advertising or marketing in Connecticut that would promote unlawful sales, unlawful use, or unreasonable risk to public safety