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CT SB01139

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mae Flexer

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Origin

Senate

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to expand judicial discretion in sentencing for defendants who are survivors of domestic violence, stalking, or human trafficking
  • Establishes survivor status from these crimes as recognized mitigating factors during sentencing
  • Allows courts to consider the impact of abuse, stalking, or trafficking when determining appropriate sentences for survivors who have committed offenses
  • Referred to the Judiciary Committee for consideration during the January 2025 legislative session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Judicial Discretion In Sentencing For Survivors Of Domestic Violence, Stalking And Human Trafficking.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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