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CT SB00518
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Robert Sampson
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AI Summary
- Amends Title 53a of Connecticut general statutes to eliminate the duty to retreat before using force in self-defense when a person has reasonable belief of a threat
- Requires the person claiming stand-your-ground protection to have a legal right to be present at the location where the incident occurs
- Requires the person standing their ground to not be engaged in any unlawful activity at the time of the incident
- Introduced by Senator Sampson (16th District) and referred to the Judiciary Committee
Legislative Description
An Act Creating A Stand-your-ground Law.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary
1/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2025
Full Bill Text
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