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CT SB00518

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sampson

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

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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