HB 6667 — AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE.

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1-210 and 1-211, the name and address of a person who has declared possession of a firearm without a serial number or other mark of identification shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed, except such records may be disclosed to (A) law enforcement agencies and employees of the United States Probation Office acting in the performance of their duties and parole officers within the Department of Correction acting in the performance of their duties, and (B) the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services to carry out the provisionsPublic ofAct subsectionNo. (c) of section 17a-500.

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6667 provisions of subsection (c) of section 17a-500.

[(c)] (d) The provisions of subsections (a), [and] (b) and (c) of this section shall not apply to the manufacture of a firearm manufactured sHB6667using /an Fileunfinished No.frame or lower receiver on which a serial number or other mark has been engraved or permanently affixed pursuant to subsection (c) of section 53-206j.

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841 using an unfinished frame or lower receiver on which a serial number or other mark has been engraved or permanently affixed pursuant to subsection (c) of section 53-206j.

[(f)] (g) No person shall knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence facilitate, aid or abet the manufacture of a firearm (1) by a person or for a person who is otherwise prohibited by law from purchasingPublic orAct possessingNo. a firearm, or (2) that a person is otherwise prohibited by law from purchasing or possessing.

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6667 purchasing or possessing a firearm, or (2) that a person is otherwise prohibited by law from purchasing or possessing.

If the person refuses to accept, or, having accepted, violates such conditions, the court shall sHB6667terminate /the Filesuspension No.of prosecution and the case shall be brought to trial.

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841 terminate the suspension of prosecution and the case shall be brought to trial.

An order of the court denying a motion to dismiss the charges against a person who has completed such person's period of probation or terminating the participation of a defendant in such program shall be a final judgment for purposes of appeal.Public Act No.

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6667 appeal.

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(2) The chief of police or, where there is no chief of police, the chief executive officer of the municipality, as defined in section 7-148, or, if designated by such chief executive officer, the resident state trooper serving such municipality or a state police officer of the state police troop having jurisdiction over such municipality, may, upon the application of any person, issue a permit in such form as may be prescribed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionAct forNo. the sale at retail of [pistols and revolvers] firearms within the jurisdiction of the authority issuing such permit.

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6667 serving such municipality or a state police officer of the state police troop having jurisdiction over such municipality, may, upon the application of any person, issue a permit in such form as may be prescribed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the sale at retail of [pistols and revolvers] firearms within the jurisdiction of the authority issuing such permit.

(3) Any person holding a valid permit for the sale at retail of pistols or revolvers issued on or before September 30, 2023, shall be deemed to be a holder of a valid permit for the sale at retail of firearms until such sHB6667permit /for Filethe No.sale at retail of pistols or revolvers expires or is revoked, suspended, confiscated or surrendered.

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841 permit for the sale at retail of pistols or revolvers expires or is revoked, suspended, confiscated or surrendered.

(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1-210 and 1-211, the name and address of a person issued a permit to sell firearms at retail [pistolsandrevolvers]pursuanttosubsection(a)ofthissectionorastate orPublic aAct temporaryNo. state permit to carry a pistol or revolver pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, or a local permit to carry pistols and revolvers issued by local authorities prior to October 1, 2001, shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed, except (1) such information may be disclosed to law enforcement officials acting in the performance of their duties, including, but not limited to, employees of the United States Probation Office acting in the performance of their duties and parole officers within the Department of Correction acting in the performance of their duties, (2) the issuing authority may disclose such information to the extent necessary to comply with a request made pursuant to section 29-33, as amended by this act, 29-37a, as amended by this act, or 29-38m, as amended by this act, for verification that such state or temporary state permit is still valid and has not been suspended or revoked, and the local authority may disclose such information to the extent necessary to comply with a request made pursuant to section 29- 33, as amended by this act, 29-37a, as amended by this act, or 29-38m, as amended by this act, for verification that a local permit is still valid and has not been suspended or revoked, and (3) such information may be disclosed to the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services to carry out the provisions of subsection (c) of section 17a-500.

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6667 or a temporary state permit to carry a pistol or revolver pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, or a local permit to carry pistols and revolvers issued by local authorities prior to October 1, 2001, shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed, except (1) such information may be disclosed to law enforcement officials acting in the performance of their duties, including, but not limited to, employees of the United States Probation Office acting in the performance of their duties and parole officers within the Department of Correction acting in the performance of their duties, (2) the issuing authority may disclose such information to the extent necessary to comply with a request made pursuant to section 29-33, as amended by this act, 29-37a, as amended by this act, or 29-38m, as amended by this act, for verification that such state or temporary state permit is still valid and has not been suspended or revoked, and the local authority may disclose such information to the extent necessary to comply with a request made pursuant to section 29- 33, as amended by this act, 29-37a, as amended by this act, or 29-38m, as amended by this act, for verification that a local permit is still valid and has not been suspended or revoked, and (3) such information may be disclosed to the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services to carry out the provisions of subsection (c) of section 17a-500.

sHB6667(a) /The Filefee No.for each permit originally issued under the provisions of subsection (a) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, for the sale at retail of [pistols and revolvers] firearms shall be two hundred dollars and for each renewal of such permit two hundred dollars.

841The sHB6667fee Filefor each state permit originally issued under the provisions of subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, for the carrying of pistols and revolvers shall be one hundred forty dollars plus sufficient funds as required to be transmitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Public Act No.

84123-53 (a)14 The fee for each permit originally issued under the provisions of subsection102 (a)Substitute ofHouse sectionBill 29-28,No. as amended by this act, for the sale at retail of [pistols and revolvers] firearms shall be two hundred dollars and for each renewal of such permit two hundred dollars.

The6667 fee for each state permit originally issued under the provisions of subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, for the carrying of pistols and revolvers shall be one hundred forty dollars plus sufficient funds as required to be transmitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to cover the cost of a national criminal history records check.

No sale or delivery of any [pistol or revolver] firearm shall be made unless the purchaser or personto whom the same is to be delivered is personally known to the vendor of such [pistol or revolver] firearm or the person making delivery thereof or unless the person making such purchase or to whom delivery thereof is sHB6667to /be Filemade No.provides evidence of his or her identity.

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841 to be made provides evidence of his or her identity.

The vendor of any [pistol or revolver] firearm shall make such record available for inspection upon the request of any sworn member of an organized local police department or the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionAct orNo. any investigator assigned to the state-wide firearms trafficking task force established under section 29-38e or any investigator employed by a federal law enforcement agency for official purposes related to such member's, investigator's employment.

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6667 inspection upon the request of any sworn member of an organized local police department or the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or any investigator assigned to the state-wide firearms trafficking task force established under section 29-38e or any investigator employed by a federal law enforcement agency for official purposes related to such member's, investigator's employment.

sHB6667(5) /Fail Fileto No.acquire an authorization number for a firearm transfer pursuant to sections 29-36l and 29-37a of the general statutes, as amended by this act;

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84123-53 (5)16 Fail to acquire an authorization number for a firearm transfer pursuant to sections 29-36l and 29-37a of the102 generalSubstitute statutes,House asBill amendedNo. by this act;

6667 (6) Transfer a firearm to a person ineligible to receive such firearm, unless the permittee relied in good faith on information provided to such permittee by the department in verifying the eligibility of such ineligible person;

or (14) Fail to conduct an annual physical inventory reconciliation as sHB6667required /by Filesubsection No.(b) of this section.

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6667 (b) Any person who possesses a permit to sell firearms at retail shall, not later than the fifth business day of October of each year, cause a physical inventory reconciliation to be performed that includes comparing the physical inventory of firearms with acquisition and disposition records required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter and27 CFR478.125 (e), asamendedfromtimetotime.

(c) (1) If there is probable cause to believe that a person has failed to comply with the duties specified in subsection (a) of this section, the commissioner or the chief of police or, where there is no chief of police, the chief executive officer of the municipality or if designated by such chief executive officer, the resident state trooper serving such municipality or a state police officer of the state police troop having jurisdiction over such municipality in which such person resides may issue notice ofa violation.Suchnotice shall detailthereasonsfor issuing such notice andprovideadate,andprovidea date, not earlier thanthirty daysfollowing the date of service of the notice, by which such person must cure the violation.

Such order shall be effective when served upon the personPublic inAct violation or posted by the commissioner or chief or, where sHB6667 / File No.

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8416667 person in violation or posted by the commissioner or chief or, where there is no chief of police, the chief executive officer of the municipality or ifdesignatedby suchchiefexecutivesuch chiefexecutive officer,theresident state trooper at the permitted premises.

(a)Public NoAct person,No. firm or corporation shall sell, deliver or otherwise transfer any pistol or revolver to any person who is prohibited from possessing a pistol or revolver as provided in section 53a-217c, as amended by this act.

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8416667 sHB6667(a) FileNo No.person, firm or corporation shall sell, deliver or otherwise transfer any pistol or revolver to any person who is prohibited from possessing a pistol or revolver as provided in section 53a-217c, as amended by this act.

841 (b) [On and after October 1, 1995, no] No person may purchase or receive any pistol or revolver unless such person holds a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29- 28, as amended by this act, a valid permit to sell firearms at retail [a pistol or revolver] issued pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, or a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act, or is a federal marshal, parole officer or peace officer.

(c) No person, firm or corporation shall sell, deliver or otherwise transferanypistolorrevolverexceptuponwrittenapplicationonaform prescribed and furnished by the Commissioner of Emergency Services andPublicProtection.Suchperson,firmorandPublicProtection.Suchperson,firm or corporationshallensure that all questions on theapplication are answeredproperly prior to releasing the pistol or revolver and shall retain the application, which shall be attached to the federal sale or transfer document, for at least twenty years or until such vendor goes out of business.

Said commissioner shall performPublic theAct nationalNo. instant criminal background check and make a reasonable effort to determine whether there is any reason that would prohibit such applicant from possessing a pistol or revolver as provided in section 53a-217c, as amended by this act.

If23-53 the20 commissioner determines the existence of such102 aSubstitute reason,House theBill commissioner shall (1) deny the sale and no pistol or revolver shall be sold, delivered or otherwise transferred by such person, firm or corporation to such sHB6667 / File No.

8416667 sHB6667perform Filethe No.national instant criminal background check and make a reasonable effort to determine whether there is any reason that would prohibit such applicant from possessing a pistol or revolver as provided in section 53a-217c, as amended by this act.

841If the commissioner determines the existence of such a reason, the commissioner shall (1) deny the sale and no pistol or revolver shall be sold, delivered or otherwise transferred by such person, firm or corporation to such applicant, and (2) inform the chief of police of the town in which the applicant resides, or, where there is no chief of police, the warden of the borough or the first selectman of the town, as the case may be, that there exists a reason that would prohibit such applicant from possessing a pistol or revolver.

(e) Upon the sale, delivery or other transfer of any pistol or revolver, the person making the purchase or to whom the same is delivered or transferred shall sign a receipt for such pistol or revolver, which shall contain the name and address of such person, the date of sale, the caliber, make, model and manufacturer's number and a general description of such pistol or revolver, the identification number of such person's permit to carry pistols or revolvers, issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, permit to sell firearms at retail, [pistols or revolvers,] issued pursuant to subsection (a) of said section, or eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver, issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act, if any, and the authorization number designated for the transfer by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.Act No.

The23-53 person,21 firm or corporationsellingsuchpistolorrevolverormakingdeliveryortransfer thereof shall (1) give one copy of the102 receiptSubstitute toHouse theBill person making the purchase of such pistol or revolver or to whom the same is delivered or transferred, (2) retain one copy of the receipt for at least five years, and (3) send, by first class mail, or electronically transmit, within forty-eight sHB6667 / File No.

8416667 sHB6667firearms Fileat No.retail, [pistols or revolvers,] issued pursuant to subsection (a) of said section, or eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver, issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act, if any, and the authorization number designated for the transfer by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

841The person, firm or corporationsellingsuchpistolorrevolverormakingdeliveryortransfer thereof shall (1) give one copy of the receipt to the person making the purchase of such pistol or revolver or to whom the same is delivered or transferred, (2) retain one copy of the receipt for at least five years, and (3) send, by first class mail, or electronically transmit, within forty-eight hours of such sale, delivery or other transfer, (A) one copy of the receipt to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and (B) one copy of the receipt to the chief of police of the municipality in which the transferee resides or, where there is no chief of police, the chief executive officer of the municipality, as defined in section 7-148, in which the transferee resides or, if designated by such chief executive officer, the resident state trooper serving such municipality or a state police officer of the state police troop having jurisdiction over such municipality.

(A) Any firearmtransferredto afederal,state or municipallawenforcement agency, or any firearm legally transferred under the provisions of section 29-36k, (B) the exchange of a pistol or revolver purchased by an individual from a federally licensed firearm dealer for another pistol or revolver from the same federally licensed firearm dealer not later than thirty days after the original transaction, provided the federally licensed firearm dealer reports the transaction to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection,Act (C)No. as otherwise provided in subsection (h) or (i) of this section, or (D) a transfer to a museum at a fixed location that is open to the public and displays firearms as part of an educational mission.

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6667 individual from a federally licensed firearm dealer for another pistol or revolver from the same federally licensed firearm dealer not later than thirty days after the original transaction, provided the federally licensed firearm dealer reports the transaction to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, (C) as otherwise provided in subsection (h) or (i) of this section, or (D) a transfer to a museum at a fixed location that is open to the public and displays firearms as part of an educational mission.

An antique pistol or revolver, for the purposes of this section, means any pistol or revolver which was manufactured in or before 1898 and any replica of such pistol or revolver provided such sHB6667replica /is Filenot No.designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition except rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and not readily available in the ordinary channel of commercial trade.

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841 replica is not designed or redesigned for using rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition except rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition which is no longer manufactured in the United States and not readily available in the ordinary channel of commercial trade.

Any person for whom prosecution is suspended shall agree to the tollingPublic ofAct anyNo. statute of limitations with respect to such violation and to a waiver of his right to a speedy trial.

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6667 tolling of any statute of limitations with respect to such violation and to a waiver of his right to a speedy trial.

If the person does not apply for dismissal of the charges against him after satisfactorily completing his period of probation, the court, upon receipt of a report submitted by the Court Support Services Division that the person satisfactorily completed his period of probation, may on its own motion make a finding of such satisfactory completion and dismiss such sHB6667charges. / File No.

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[(i)] (j) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class C felony for which two years of the sentence imposed may not be suspended or reduced by the court, and five thousand dollars of the fine imposed may not be remitted or reduced by the court unless thecourt states ontherecorditsreasonsfor remitting or reducing such fine, except that any person who sells, delivers or otherwise transfers a pistol or revolver in violation of the provisions of this section knowing that such pistol or revolver is stolen or that the manufacturer's number or other mark of identification on such pistol or revolver has been altered, removed or obliterated, shall be guilty of a class B felony for which three years of the sentence imposed may not be suspended or reduced by the court, and ten thousand dollars of the fine imposed may notPublic beAct remittedNo. or reduced by the court unless the court states on the record its reasons for remitting or reducing such fine, and any pistol or revolver found in the possession of any person in violation of any provision of this section shall be forfeited.

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6667 not be remitted or reduced by the court unless the court states on the record its reasons for remitting or reducing such fine, and any pistol or revolver found in the possession of any person in violation of any provision of this section shall be forfeited.

(a) The Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall establish a state database that any person, firm or corporation who sells or otherwise transfers firearms may access, by telephone or other electronic means in addition to the telephone, for information to be supplied immediately, on whether a permit to carry a pistol or revolver, issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, a permit to sell firearms at retail, [a pistol or revolver,] issued pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, an eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver, issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act, or a long gun eligibility certificate, issued sHB6667pursuant /to Filesection No.29-37p, as amended by this act, is valid and has not been revoked or suspended.

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841 pursuant to section 29-37p, as amended by this act, is valid and has not been revoked or suspended.

(d) (1) The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection shallPublic beAct theNo. point of contact for initiating a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, on individuals purchasing firearms.

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6667 shall be the point of contact for initiating a background check through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS), established under section 103 of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, on individuals purchasing firearms.

(e) Any person, firm or corporation that contacts the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to access the database established under this section and determine if a person is eligible to receive or possess a firearm shall not be held civilly liable for the sale or sHB6667transfer /of Filea No.firearm to a person whose receipt or possession of such firearmisunlawfulorforrefusingtosellortransferafirearmtoaperson who may lawfully receive or possess such firearm if such person, firm or corporation relied, in good faith, on the information provided to such person, firm or corporation by said department, unless the conduct of such person, firm or corporation was unreasonable or reckless.

841(f) sHB6667Any Fileperson, firm or corporation that sells, delivers or otherwise transfers any firearm pursuant to section 29-33, as amended by this act, or 29-37a, as amended by this act, shall contact the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to access the database established under this section and receive an authorization number for suchsale, delivery or transfer.The provisionsofthissubsectionshall not Public Act No.

84123-53 transfer26 of a102 firearmSubstitute toHouse aBill personNo. whose receipt or possession of such firearmisunlawfulorforrefusingto sellortransferafirearmtoaperson who may lawfully receive or possess such firearm if such person, firm or corporation relied, in good faith, on the information provided to such person, firm or corporation by said department, unless the conduct of such person, firm or corporation was unreasonable or reckless.

(f)6667 Any person, firm or corporation that sells, delivers or otherwise transfers any firearm pursuant to section 29-33, as amended by this act, or 29-37a, as amended by this act, shall contact the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to access the database established under this section and receive an authorization number for suchsale, delivery or transfer.The provisionsofthissubsectionshall not apply to:

(b) (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2) of this subsection, no person, firm or corporation may sell, deliver or otherwise transfer, at sHB6667retail, /any Filelong No.gun to any person under eighteen years of age.

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841 retail, any long gun to any person under eighteen years of age.

(c)[OnandafterAprilPublic 1,2014,no]NopersonmaypurchaseorreceiveAct anyNo. long gun unless such person holds a valid long gun eligibility certificate issued pursuant to section 29-37p, as amended by this act, a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, a valid permit to sell firearms at retail [a pistol or revolver] issued pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, or a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act.

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6667 (c)[OnandafterApril1,2014,no]Nopersonmaypurchaseorreceive any long gun unless such person holds a valid long gun eligibility certificate issued pursuant to section 29-37p, as amended by this act, a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, a valid permit to sell firearms at retail [a pistol or revolver] issued pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, or a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection sHB6667shall /make Fileevery No.effort, including performing the national instant criminal background check, to determine if the applicant is eligible to receive such long gun.

841If sHB6667it Fileis determined that the applicant is ineligible to receive such long gun, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall immediately notify the (1) person, firm or corporation to whom such application was made and no such long gun shall be sold, delivered or otherwise transferred to such applicant by such person, firm or corporation, and (2) chief of police of the town in which the applicant resides, or, where there is no chief of police, the Public Act No.

84123-53 shall28 makeof every102 effort,Substitute includingHouse performingBill theNo. national instant criminal background check, to determine if the applicant is eligible to receive such long gun.

If6667 it is determined that the applicant is ineligible to receive such long gun, the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall immediately notify the (1) person, firm or corporation to whom such application was made and no such long gun shall be sold, delivered or otherwise transferred to such applicant by such person, firm or corporation, and (2) chief of police of the town in which the applicant resides, or, where there is no chief of police, the warden of the borough or the first selectman of the town, as the case may be,that theapplicant is not eligibleto receive along gun.When any long gun is delivered in connection with any sale or purchase, such long gunshallbeenclosed inapackage,ina package, thepaperor wrappingofwhichshall be securely fastened, and no such long gun when delivered on any sale or purchase shall be loaded or contain any gunpowder or other explosive or any bullet, ball or shell.

(e) No sale, delivery or other transfer of any long gun shall be made by a person who is not a federally licensed firearm manufacturer, importer or dealer to a person who is not a federally licensed firearm sHB6667manufacturer, /importer Fileor No.dealer unless:

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or (2) The prospective transferor or prospective transferee requests a federally licensed firearm dealer to contact the Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionAct onNo. behalf of such prospective transferor or prospective transferee and the federally licensed firearm dealer has obtained an authorization number from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection for such sale, delivery or transfer.

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6667 (2) The prospective transferor or prospective transferee requests a federally licensed firearm dealer to contact the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection on behalf of such prospective transferor or prospective transferee and the federally licensed firearm dealer has obtained an authorization number from the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection for such sale, delivery or transfer.

The prospective transferee shall present to the dealer such prospective transferee's valid long gun eligibility certificate issued pursuant to section 29-37p, as amended by this act, valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, valid permit to sell firearms at retail [a pistol or revolver] issued pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-28, as amended by this sHB6667act, /or Filevalid No.eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act.

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841 act, or valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act.

(2) The Department of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionAct shallNo. make every effort, including performing the national instant criminal background check, to determine if the prospective transferee is eligible to receive such long gun.

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6667 (2) The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall make every effort, including performing the national instant criminal background check, to determine if the prospective transferee is eligible to receive such long gun.

Not later than twenty-four hours after such sale, delivery or transfer, the transferor shall send by first class mail or electronically transfer one copy of such form to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection and one copy to the chief of police of the municipality in which the transfereeresidesor,wherethereisnochiefofpolice,the chiefexecutive officer of the municipality, as defined in section 7-148, in which the sHB6667transferee /resides Fileor, if designated by such chief executive officer, the resident state trooper serving such municipality or a state police officer Public Act No.

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8416667 transferee resides or, if designated by such chief executive officer, the resident state trooper serving such municipality or a state police officer of the state police troop having jurisdiction over such municipality, and shall retain one copy, for at least five years.

(h) The provisions of subsections (c) to (g), inclusive, of this section shall not apply to the sale, delivery or transfer of (1) long guns to (A) the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, police departments, the Department of Correction, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Energy andEnvironmentalProtectionandEnvironmentalProtectionor or themilitaryor naval forcesofthisstate or of the United States, (B) a sworn and duly certified member of an organized police department, the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or the DepartmentPublic ofAct Correction, a chief inspector or inspector in the Division sHB6667 / File No.

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8416667 Department of Correction, a chief inspector or inspector in the Division of Criminal Justice, a salaried inspector of motor vehicles designated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, a conservation officer or special conservation officer appointed by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection pursuant to section 26-5, or a constable who is certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council and appointed by the chief executive authority of a town, city or borough to perform criminal law enforcement duties, pursuant to a letter on the letterhead of such department, division, commissioner or authority authorizing the purchase and stating that the sworn member, inspector, officer or constable will use the long gun in the discharge of official duties, and that a records check indicates that the sworn member, inspector,officerorconstablehasnotbeenconvictedofacrimeoffamily violence, for use by such sworn member, inspector, officer or constable in the discharge of such sworn member's, inspector's, officer's or constable's official duties or when off duty, (C) a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States, or (D) a nuclear facility licensed by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the purpose of providing security services at such facility, or any contractor or subcontractor of such facility for the purpose of providing security services at such facility;

(2) long guns to or between federally licensed firearmmanufacturers,importersordealers;firearm manufacturers,importersordealers;(3)curiosor relics, as defined in 27 CFR 478.11, to or between federally licensed firearm collectors;

(3)curiosor relics, as defined in 27 CFR 478.11, to or between federally licensed firearm collectors;

The court shall not order suspension of prosecution unless the accused person has acknowledged that he understandsPublic theAct consequencesNo. of the suspension of prosecution.

Any23-53 person33 for whom prosecution is suspended shall agree to the tolling of any102 statuteSubstitute ofHouse limitationsBill with respect to such violation and to a waiver sHB6667 / File No.

8416667 sHB6667understands Filethe No.consequences of the suspension of prosecution.

841Any person for whom prosecution is suspended shall agree to the tolling of any statute of limitations with respect to such violation and to a waiver of his right to a speedy trial.

Section 29-37i of the general statutes is repealed and the followingPublic isAct substitutedNo. in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2023):

No23-53 person34 shall store or keep any firearm, as defined in section 53a- 3, as amended by this act, on any premises under such person's control [if such person knows or reasonably should know that (1) a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the102 parentSubstitute sHB6667House /Bill File No.

8416667 sHB6667following Fileis No.substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2023):

841No person shall store or keep any firearm, as defined in section 53a- 3, as amended by this act, on any premises under such person's control [if such person knows or reasonably should know that (1) a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor, (2) a resident of the premises is ineligible to possess a firearm under state or federal law, (3) a resident of the premises is subject to a risk protection order issued pursuant to section 29-38c, or (4) a resident of the premises poses a risk of imminent personal injury to himself or herself or to another person,] unless such person [(A)] (1) keeps the firearm in a securely locked box or other container or in a manner which a reasonable person would believe to be secure, or [(B)] (2) carries the firearm on his or her person or within such close proximity thereto that such person can readily retrieve and use the firearm as if such person carried the firearm on his or her person.

(a) The Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in fulfilling [his] the commissioner's obligations under sections 29-28 to 29-38, inclusive, as amended by this act, and section 53-202d, as amended by this act, shall verify that any person who [, on or after October 1, 1998,] applies for or seeks renewal of a permit to sell firearms at retail, [a pistol or revolver,] a permit to carry a pistol or revolver, an eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver or a certificate of possession for an assault weapon, or who [, on or after July 1, 2013,] applies for or seeks renewal of a long gun eligibility certificate, has not been confined in a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding sixty months by order of a probate court or has not been voluntarily admitted to a hospital for persons with psychiatricPublic disabilities,Act as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment of a psychiatric disability and not solely for being an alcohol-dependent person or a drug- dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680, by making an inquiry to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services in such a manner so as to only receive a report on the commitment or admissionstatusofthepersonwithrespect to whomthe inquiry is made including identifying information in accordance with sHB6667 / File No.

84123-53 sHB666735 Fileof 102 Substitute House Bill No.

8416667 psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment of a psychiatric disability and not solely for being an alcohol-dependent person or a drug- dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680, by making an inquiry to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services in such a manner so as to only receive a report on the commitment or admissionstatusofthepersonwithrespect to whomthe inquiry is made including identifying information in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of section 17a-500.

(a) For the purposes of this section and sections 29-38n to 29-38p, inclusive, "ammunition" means a loaded cartridge, consisting of a primed case, propellant or projectile, designed for use in any firearm, "firearm" has the meaning provided in section53a-3, as amended by this act,Public andAct "magazine"No. means any firearm magazine, belt, drum, feed strip or similar device that accepts ammunition.

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6667 act, and "magazine" means any firearm magazine, belt, drum, feed strip or similar device that accepts ammunition.

(c) [On and after October 1, 2013, no] No person, firm or corporation shall sell ammunition or an ammunition magazine to any person unless such person holds a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to subsection (b) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, a valid permit to sell firearms at retail [a pistol or revolver] issued sHB6667pursuant /to Filesubsection No.(a) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act, or a valid long gun eligibility certificate issuedpursuant tosection29-37p,asamendedby thisact, and presents to the transferor such permit or certificate, or unless such person holds a valid ammunition certificate issued pursuant to section 29-38n and presents to the transferor such certificate and such person's motor vehicle operator's license, passport or other valid form of identification issued by the federal government or a state or municipal government that contains such person's date of birth and photograph.

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 pursuant to subsection (a) of section 29-28, as amended by this act, a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver issued pursuant to section 29-36f, as amended by this act, or a valid long gun eligibility certificate issuedpursuant tosection29-37p,asamendedby thisact, and presents to the transferor such permit or certificate, or unless such person holds a valid ammunition certificate issued pursuant to section 29-38n and presents to the transferor such certificate and such person's motor vehicle operator's license, passport or other valid form of identification issued by the federal government or a state or municipal government that contains such person's date of birth and photograph.

(2) a sworn and duly certified member of an organized police department, the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or the Department of Correction, a chief inspector or inspector in the Division of Criminal Justice, a salaried inspector of motor vehicles designated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, a conservation officer or special conservationPublic officerAct appointedNo. by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection pursuant to section 26-5, or a constable who is certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council and appointed by the chief executive authority of a town, city or borough to perform criminal law enforcement duties, for use by such sworn member, inspector, officer or constable in the discharge of such sworn member's, inspector's, officer's or constable's official duties or when off duty;

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6667 conservation officer appointed by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection pursuant to section 26-5, or a constable who is certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council and appointed by the chief executive authority of a town, city or borough to perform criminal law enforcement duties, for use by such sworn member, inspector, officer or constable in the discharge of such sworn member's, inspector's, officer's or constable's official duties or when off duty;

or (5) a federally sHB6667licensed /firearm Filemanufacturer, No.importer, dealer or collector.

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 licensed firearm manufacturer, importer, dealer or collector.

(2) Not later than April 30, 2024, any person who lawfully possessed a 2023 assault weapon on the date immediately preceding the effective datePublic ofAct thisNo. section, which was lawful under the provisions of sections 53-202ato53-202k,inclusive,asamendedbythisact,ineffectonJanuary 1, 2023, may transfer possession of the 2023 assault weapon to a licensed gun dealer within or outside of this state for sale outside of this state, and may transport the 2023 assault weapon to such dealer for the purpose of making such transfer, without obtaining a certificate of possession under section 53-202d, as amended by this act.

(e)23-53 (1)38 Not later than October 1, 2013, any licensed gun dealer, pawnbroker licensed under section 21-40, or consignment shop operator, as defined in section 21-39a, may transfer possession of an102 assaultSubstitute weaponHouse toBill any person who [(1)] (A) legally possessed the assault weapon prior to or on April 4, 2013, [(2)] (B) placed the assault weapon in the possession of such dealer, pawnbroker or operator prior to or on April 4, 2013, pursuant to an agreement between such person and such sHB6667 / File No.

8416667 sHB6667date Fileof No.this section, which was lawful under the provisions of sections 53-202ato53-202k,inclusive,asamendedbythisact,ineffectonJanuary 1, 2023, may transfer possession of the 2023 assault weapon to a licensed gun dealer within or outside of this state for sale outside of this state, and may transport the 2023 assault weapon to such dealer for the purpose of making such transfer, without obtaining a certificate of possession under section 53-202d, as amended by this act.

841(e) (1) Not later than October 1, 2013, any licensed gun dealer, pawnbroker licensed under section 21-40, or consignment shop operator, as defined in section 21-39a, may transfer possession of an assault weapon to any person who [(1)] (A) legally possessed the assault weapon prior to or on April 4, 2013, [(2)] (B) placed the assault weapon in the possession of such dealer, pawnbroker or operator prior to or on April 4, 2013, pursuant to an agreement between such person and such dealer, pawnbroker or operator for the sale of the assault weapon to a third person, and [(3)] (C) is eligible to possess a firearm on the date of such transfer.

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6667 Sec.

sHB6667Rifles /and Fileshotguns, No.as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, shall be sold only to persons qualified under federal law to purchase such rifles and shotguns and who have a valid long gun eligibility certificate issuedpursuant to section29-37p,asamendedby thisact.The proceeds of any such sale shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited by the State Treasurer in the forfeit firearms account within the General Fund.

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 Rifles and shotguns, as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, shall be sold only to persons qualified under federal law to purchase such rifles and shotguns and who have a valid long gun eligibility certificate issuedpursuant to section29-37p,asamendedby thisact.The proceeds of any such sale shall be paid to the State Treasurer and deposited by the State Treasurer in the forfeit firearms account within the General Fund.

(e) If the court finds that a violation of this section is not of a serious nature and that the person charged with such violation (1) will probably not offend in the future, (2) has not previously been convicted of a violation of this section, and (3) has not previously had a prosecution under this section suspended pursuant to this subsection, it may order suspensionPublic ofAct prosecutionNo. in accordance with the provisions of subsection [(h)] (i) of section 29-33, as amended by this act.

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6667 suspension of prosecution in accordance with the provisions of subsection [(h)] (i) of section 29-33, as amended by this act.

(f) If the court finds that a violation of this section is not of a serious sHB6667nature /and Filethat No.the person charged with such violation (1) will probably not offend in the future, (2) has not previously been convicted of a violation of this section, and (3) has not previously had a prosecution under this section suspended pursuant to this subsection, it may order suspension of prosecution in accordance with the provisions of subsection [(h)] (i) of section 29-33, as amended by this act.

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 nature and that the person charged with such violation (1) will probably not offend in the future, (2) has not previously been convicted of a violation of this section, and (3) has not previously had a prosecution under this section suspended pursuant to this subsection, it may order suspension of prosecution in accordance with the provisions of subsection [(h)] (i) of section 29-33, as amended by this act.

(a) [A] Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person is guilty of criminally negligent storage of a firearm when such person violates the provisions of section 29-37i, as amended by this act, and [a minoror,aresidentofthepremiseswhoisineligibletopossessafirearm under state or federal law or who poses a risk of imminent personal injuryPublic toAct himselfNo. or herself or to other individuals,] another person obtains the firearm and causes the injury or death of such [minor, resident] person or any other person.

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6667 injury to himself or herself or to other individuals,] another person obtains the firearm and causes the injury or death of such [minor, resident] person or any other person.

(3) is granted admission to the pretrial family violence educationprogrampursuant to section46b-38c;(4)isgrantedadmission to the pretrial drug education and community service program sHB6667pursuant /to Filesection No.54-56i;

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 pursuant to section 54-56i;

(11) is charged with a violation of section 29-37a, as amended by this act, and prosecution has been suspended pursuant to subsection (i) of section 29-37a, as amended by thisPublic act;Act No.

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6667 this act;

(A) A violation of subsection (c) of section 2-1e, subsection (e) of section 29-28, subsections (a) to (e), inclusive, or [(i)] (j) of section 29-33, as amended by this act, section 29-34, subsection (a) of section 29-35, as amended by this act, section 29-36, 29-36k, 29-37a, as amended by this act, or 29-37e, subsection (c) of section 29-37g, section 29-37j, subsection (b), (c) or (g) of section 53-202, section 53-202b, 53-202c, as amended by this act, 53-202j, 53-202k, 53-202l, as amended by this act, 53-202aa or 53- 206b, subsection (b) of section 53a-8, section 53a-55a, 53a-56a, 53a-60a, 53a-60c, 53a-72b, 53a-92a, 53a-94a, 53a-102a, 53a-103a, 53a-211, 53a-212, sHB666753a-216, /53a-217, File53a-217a, No.as amended by this act, 53a-217b or 53a-217c, as amended by this act, or a second or subsequent violation of section 53-202g, as amended by this act;

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 53a-216, 53a-217, 53a-217a, as amended by this act, 53a-217b or 53a-217c, as amended by this act, or a second or subsequent violation of section 53-202g, as amended by this act;

Section 53-202a of the general statutes is repealed and the followingPublic isAct substitutedNo. in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):

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6667 following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective from passage):

sHB6667(ii) /A Filepart No.or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearminto anassault weapon,asdefinedinsubparagraph(A)(i) ofthis subdivision,or any combinationofpartsfromwhichanassault weapon, as defined in subparagraph (A)(i) of this subdivision, may be rapidly assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person;

841Public sHB6667Act File No.

84123-53 (ii)44 A part or combination of parts102 designedSubstitute orHouse intendedBill toNo. convert a firearminto anassault weapon,asdefinedinsubparagraph(A)(i) ofthis subdivision,or any combinationofpartsfromwhichanassault weapon, as defined in subparagraph (A)(i) of this subdivision, may be rapidly assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person;

6667 (B) Any of the following specified semiautomatic centerfire rifles, or copies or duplicates thereof with the capability of any such rifles, that were in production prior to or on April 4, 2013:

(v) Mini-Draco AK- sHB666747; / File No.

841(vi)Yugo sHB6667KrebsKrink; File No.

841(vii) 47;AmericanSpirit AR-15;(viii)Bushmaster Carbon 15;

(vi)Yugo Krebs Krink;

(vii)AmericanSpirit AR-15;(viii)Bushmaster Carbon 15;

(xiv) Masterpiece Arms MPA Pistols andVelocityPublic ArmsVMAAct Pistols;(xv)IntratecTEC-DC9No. andAB-10;(xvi) Colefire Magnum;

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6667 andVelocity ArmsVMA Pistols;(xv)IntratecTEC-DC9 andAB-10;(xvi) Colefire Magnum;

or (ii) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with sHB6667the /ability Fileto No.accept more than ten rounds;

841or sHB6667Public FileAct No.

84123-53 the46 abilityof to102 acceptSubstitute moreHouse thanBill tenNo. rounds;

or6667 (iii) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than thirty inches;

or (ix) Any semiautomatic firearm that meets the criteria set forth in sHB6667Public /Act File No.

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8416667 subdivision (3) or (4) of subsection (a) of section 53-202a of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2013;

or (vii)Public AnAct arm brace or other stabilizing brace that could allow such firearm to be fired from the shoulder, with or without a strap designed sHB6667 / File No.

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8416667 (vii) An arm brace or other stabilizing brace that could allow such firearm to be fired from the shoulder, with or without a strap designed to attach to an individual's arm;

(6)Public "ForwardAct pistolNo. grip" means any feature capable of functioning as a grip that can be held by the nontrigger hand;

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6667 (6) "Forward pistol grip" means any feature capable of functioning as a grip that can be held by the nontrigger hand;

[, with] sHB6667(A) /With Filerespect No.to an assault weapon described in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of [this] subdivision (1) of this section, [(A)] (i) actual possession that is lawful under sections 53-202b to 53-202k, [(B)] (ii) constructive possession pursuant to a lawful purchase transacted prior to or on April 4, 2013, regardless of whether the assault weapon was delivered to the purchaser prior to or on April 4, 2013, which lawful purchase is evidenced by a writing sufficient to indicate that [(i)] (I) a contract for sale was made between the parties prior to or on April 4, 2013, for the purchase of the assault weapon, or [(ii)] (II) full or partial payment for the assault weapon was made by the purchaser to the seller of the assault weapon prior to or on April 4, 2013, or [(C)] (iii) actual possession under subparagraph [(A)] (A)(i) of this subdivision, or constructive possession under subparagraph [(B)] (A)(ii) of this subdivision, as evidenced by a written statement made under penalty of false statement on such form as the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection prescribes;

841or sHB6667(B) FileWith respect to a 2023 assault weapon, (i) actual possession that is lawful under sections 53-202b to 53-202k, inclusive, (ii) constructive possession pursuant to a lawful purchase transacted prior to the effective date of this section, regardless of whether such assault weapon was delivered to the purchaser prior to the effective date of this section, which lawful purchase is evidenced by a writing sufficient to indicate that (I) a contract for sale was made between the parties prior to the effective date of this section, for the purchase of such assault weapon, or (II) full or partial payment for such assault weapon was made by the purchaser to the seller of such assault weapon prior to the effective date ofthissection,or (iii)actualpossessionunder subparagraph(B)(i)ofthis subdivision, or constructive possession under subparagraph (B)(ii) of Public Act No.

84123-53 (A)50 With respect to an assault weapon described in any provision of subparagraphs102 (B)Substitute toHouse (F),Bill inclusive,No. of [this] subdivision (1) of this section, [(A)] (i) actual possession that is lawful under sections 53-202b to 53-202k, [(B)] (ii) constructive possession pursuant to a lawful purchase transacted prior to or on April 4, 2013, regardless of whether the assault weapon was delivered to the purchaser prior to or on April 4, 2013, which lawful purchase is evidenced by a writing sufficient to indicate that [(i)] (I) a contract for sale was made between the parties prior to or on April 4, 2013, for the purchase of the assault weapon, or [(ii)] (II) full or partial payment for the assault weapon was made by the purchaser to the seller of the assault weapon prior to or on April 4, 2013, or [(C)] (iii) actual possession under subparagraph [(A)] (A)(i) of this subdivision, or constructive possession under subparagraph [(B)] (A)(ii) of this subdivision, as evidenced by a written statement made under penalty of false statement on such form as the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection prescribes;

or6667 (B) With respect to a 2023 assault weapon, (i) actual possession that is lawful under sections 53-202b to 53-202k, inclusive, (ii) constructive possession pursuant to a lawful purchase transacted prior to the effective date of this section, regardless of whether such assault weapon was delivered to the purchaser prior to the effective date of this section, which lawful purchase is evidenced by a writing sufficient to indicate that (I) a contract for sale was made between the parties prior to the effective date of this section, for the purchase of such assault weapon, or (II) full or partial payment for such assault weapon was made by the purchaser to the seller of such assault weapon prior to the effective date ofthissection,or (iii)actualpossessionunder subparagraph(B)(i)ofthis subdivision, or constructive possession under subparagraph (B)(ii) of this subdivision, as evidenced by a written statement made under penalty of false statement on such form as the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection prescribes;

[and] sHB6667(9) /"Second Filehand No.grip" means a grip or similar feature that can function as a grip that is additional to the trigger hand grip;

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 (9) "Second hand grip" means a grip or similar feature that can function as a grip that is additional to the trigger hand grip;

(a)Except asprovidedinsection53-202e,as providedinsection53-202e, any personwho, withinthis state, possesses an assault weapon, except as provided in sections 53- 202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, and 53-202o, shall be guilty of a class D felony and shall be sentenced to a term of imprisonment of which one year may not be suspended or reduced by the court, except that a first-time violation of this subsection shall be a class A misdemeanor if (1) the person presents proof that such person lawfully possessed the assault weapon (A) prior to October 1,1993, with respect to an assault weapon described in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, [or] (B) on April 4, 2013, under the provisions of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, in effect on January 1, 2013, with respect to an assault weapon described in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, or (C) on the date immediately preceding the effective date of this section, under the provisions of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2023, with respectPublic toAct anassaultNo. weapondefinedasa2023assault weaponin section 53-202a, as amended by this act, and (2) the person has otherwise possessed the assault weapon in compliance with subsection (f) of section 53-202d.

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6667 respect to anassault weapondefinedasa2023assault weaponin section 53-202a, as amended by this act, and (2) the person has otherwise possessed the assault weapon in compliance with subsection (f) of section 53-202d.

(1) The Department ofEmergency Services and Public Protection, police departments, the Department of Correction, the Division of Criminal Justice, the Department of Motor sHB6667Vehicles, /the FileDepartment No.of Energy and Environmental Protection or the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States, (2) a sworn and duly certified member of an organized police department, the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or the Department of Correction, a chief inspector or inspector in the Division of Criminal Justice, a salaried inspector of motor vehicles designated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles,a conservationofficerorspecialconservationofficerappointed by theCommissioner ofEnergy and EnvironmentalProtectionpursuant to section 26-5, or a constable who is certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council and appointed by the chief executive authority of a town, city or borough to perform criminal law enforcement duties, for use by such sworn member, inspector, officer or constable in the discharge of such sworn member's, inspector's, officer's or constable's official duties or when off duty, (3) a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States, or (4) a nuclear facility licensed by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the purpose of providing security services at such facility, or any contractor or subcontractor of such facility for the purpose of providing security services at such facility.

841(c) sHB6667The Fileprovisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the possession of an assault weapon described in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, by any person Public Act No.

84123-53 Vehicles,52 the Department of Energy102 andSubstitute EnvironmentalHouse ProtectionBill orNo. the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States, (2) a sworn and duly certified member of an organized police department, the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or the Department of Correction, a chief inspector or inspector in the Division of Criminal Justice, a salaried inspector of motor vehicles designated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles,a conservationofficerorspecialconservationofficerappointed by theCommissioner ofEnergy andEnvironmentalProtection pursuant to section 26-5, or a constable who is certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council and appointed by the chief executive authority of a town, city or borough to perform criminal law enforcement duties, for use by such sworn member, inspector, officer or constable in the discharge of such sworn member's, inspector's, officer's or constable's official duties or when off duty, (3) a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States, or (4) a nuclear facility licensed by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the purpose of providing security services at such facility, or any contractor or subcontractor of such facility for the purpose of providing security services at such facility.

(c)6667 The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the possession of an assault weapon described in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, by any person prior to July 1, 1994, if all of the following are applicable:

(d) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to sHB6667the /possession Fileof No.an assault weapon described in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, by any person prior to April 5, 2013, if all of the following are applicable:

841 sHB6667 File No.

841 the possession of an assault weapon described in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, by any person prior to April 5, 2013, if all of the following are applicable:

(2)Public TheAct personNo. lawfully possessed such assault weapon on the date immediately preceding the effective date of this section, under the provisions of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, and section 53-202m of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2023;

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6667 (2) The person lawfully possessed such assault weapon on the date immediately preceding the effective date of this section, under the provisions of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, and section 53-202m of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2023;

(1) Such assault weapon was reclassified for federal purposes as a sHB6667rifle /pursuant Fileto No.the amendments to 27 CFRParts 478 and 479 published at 88 Federal Register 6478 (January 31, 2023).

841(2) sHB6667The Fileperson No.applied to register such assault weapon under the NationalFirearmsAct,P.

841L.73-474,asamendedfromtimetotime, rifleusing pursuanttheformknownasForm1published by theBureauofAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and submitted a copy of such form to the amendmentsDepartment toof 27Emergency CFRPartsServices 478and Public Protection not later than August 1, 2023, and 479the publishedBureau atof 88Alcohol, FederalTobacco, RegisterFirearms 6478and (JanuaryExplosives 31,has 2023).approved such application, has denied such application within the past thirty days, or has not yet processed such application.

(2) The person applied to register such assault weapon under the NationalFirearmsAct,P.L.73-474,asamendedfromtimetotime, using theformknownasForm1published by theBureauofAlcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and submitted a copy of such form to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection not later than August 1, 2023, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has approved such application, has denied such application within the past thirty days, or has not yet processed such application.

[(e)]Public (g)Act TheNo. provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who is the executor or administrator of an estate that includes an assault weapon, or the trustee of a trust that includes an assault weapon, for which a certificate of possession has been issued under section 53-202d, as amended by this act, if the assault weapon is possessed at a place set forth in subdivision (1) of subsection (f) of section 53-202d or as authorized by the Probate Court.

[(f)]23-53 (h)54 The provisions of subsection102 (a)Substitute ofHouse thisBill section shall not apply to the possession of a semiautomatic pistol that is defined as an assault weapon in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, that the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection designates as being designed expressly for use in target shooting events at the Olympic games sponsored by the International Olympic Committee pursuant to regulations adopted under subdivision (4) of subsection (b) sHB6667 / File No.

8416667 sHB6667[(e)] File(g) No.The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to a person who is the executor or administrator of an estate that includes an assault weapon, or the trustee of a trust that includes an assault weapon, for which a certificate of possession has been issued under section 53-202d, as amended by this act, if the assault weapon is possessed at a place set forth in subdivision (1) of subsection (f) of section 53-202d or as authorized by the Probate Court.

841[(f)] (h) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the possession of a semiautomatic pistol that is defined as an assault weapon in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, that the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection designates as being designed expressly for use in target shooting events at the Olympic games sponsored by the International Olympic Committee pursuant to regulations adopted under subdivision (4) of subsection (b) of section 53-202b that is (1) possessed and transported in accordance with subsection (f) of section 53-202d, or (2) possessed at or transported to or from a collegiate, Olympic or target pistol shooting competition in this state which is sponsored by, conducted under the auspices of, or approved by a law enforcement agency or a nationally or state recognized entity that fosters proficiency in, or promotes education about, firearms, provided such pistol is transported in the manner prescribed in subsection (a) of section 53-202f.

(a)(1)(A) Except asprovidedinsubparagraph(B)ofthissubdivision,asprovidedinsubparagraph(B) ofthissubdivision, any person who lawfully possesses an assault weapon, as defined in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, prior to October 1, 1993, shall apply by October 1, 1994, or, if such person is a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of theUnitedStatesandisunabletoapplybyOctober1,1994,because such memberisorwasonofficialdutyoutsideofthisstate,shallapplywithin ninety days of returning to the state to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection,Act forNo. a certificate of possession with respect to such assault weapon.

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6667 theUnitedStatesandisunabletoapplybyOctober1,1994,because such memberisorwasonofficialdutyoutsideofthisstate,shallapplywithin ninety days of returning to the state to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, for a certificate of possession with respect to such assault weapon.

sHB6667(2) /(A) FileExcept as provided in subparagraph (B) of this subdivision, any personwho lawfully possessesanassault weapon,asdefinedin any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, on April 4, 2013, under the provisions of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, in effect on January 1, 2013, or any person who regains possession of an assault weapon as defined in any provision of said subparagraphs pursuanttosubsection(e)ofsection53-202f,oranypersonwholawfully purchases a firearm on or after April 4, 2013, but prior to June 18, 2013, that meets the criteria set forth in subdivision (3) or (4) of subsection (a) of section 53-202a of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2013, shall apply by January 1, 2014, or, if such person is a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States and is unable to apply by January 1, 2014, because such member Public Act No.

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8416667 (2) (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B) of this subdivision, any personwho lawfully possessesanassault weapon,asdefinedin any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, on April 4, 2013, under the provisions of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, in effect on January 1, 2013, or any person who regains possession of an assault weapon as defined in any provision of said subparagraphs pursuanttosubsection(e)ofsection53-202f,oranypersonwholawfully purchases a firearm on or after April 4, 2013, but prior to June 18, 2013, that meets the criteria set forth in subdivision (3) or (4) of subsection (a) of section 53-202a of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2013, shall apply by January 1, 2014, or, if such person is a member of the military or naval forces of this state or of the United States and is unable to apply by January 1, 2014, because such member is or was on official duty outside of this state, shall apply within ninety days of returning to the state to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for a certificate of possession with respect to such assault weapon.

(B) No person who lawfully possesses an assault weapon pursuant to subdivisionsubdivision(1),(2)or(4)ofsubsection(b)ofsection53-202c,asamended (1),(2)or(4)ofsubsection(b)ofsection53-202c,asamended by this act, shall be required to obtain a certificate of possession pursuant to this subdivision with respect to an assault weapon used for official duties, except that any person described in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of section 53-202c, as amended by this act, who purchases sHB6667an /assault Fileweapon, No.as defined in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, for use in the discharge of official duties who retires or is otherwise separatedfromserviceshallapply withinninetydaysofsuchretirement orseparationfromservicetotheDepartmentofEmergencyServicesand Public Protection for a certificate of possession with respect to such assault weapon.

841(3) sHB6667Any Fileperson who obtained a certificate of possession for an assault weapon, as defined in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of section 53- 202a, as amended by this act, prior to April 5, 2013, that is defined as an assault weapon pursuant to any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), Public Act No.

84123-53 an57 assault weapon, as defined in any provision of subparagraphs102 (B)Substitute toHouse (F),Bill inclusive,No. of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, for use in the discharge of official duties who retires or is otherwise separatedfromserviceshallapply withinninetydaysofsuchretirement orseparationfromservicetotheDepartmentofEmergencyServicesand Public Protection for a certificate of possession with respect to such assault weapon.

(3)6667 Any person who obtained a certificate of possession for an assault weapon, as defined in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of section 53- 202a, as amended by this act, prior to April 5, 2013, that is defined as an assault weapon pursuant to any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, shall be deemed to have obtained a certificate of possession for such assault weapon for the purposes of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, and shall not be required to obtain a subsequent certificate of possession for such assault weapon.

(B) No person who lawfully possesses an assault weapon pursuant to sHB6667subdivision(1),(2)or(4)ofsubsection(b) /ofsection53-202c,asamended Fileby this act, shall be required to obtain a certificate of possession pursuant to this subdivision with respect to an assault weapon used for official duties, except that any person described in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of section 53-202c, as amended by this act, who purchases a 2023 assault weapon for use in the discharge of official duties who retires or is otherwise separated from service shall apply within ninety days of such retirement or separation from service to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for a certificate of possession Public Act No.

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8416667 subdivision(1),(2)or(4)ofsubsection(b)ofsection53-202c,asamended by this act, shall be required to obtain a certificate of possession pursuant to this subdivision with respect to an assault weapon used for official duties, except that any person described in subdivision (2) of subsection (b) of section 53-202c, as amended by this act, who purchases a 2023 assault weapon for use in the discharge of official duties who retires or is otherwise separated from service shall apply within ninety days of such retirement or separation from service to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for a certificate of possession with respect to such assault weapon.

The Department of Emergency Services and Public sHB6667Protection /shall Fileaccept No.applications under this subparagraph both in paperandelectronicform,totheextentpracticable,andshallnotrequire such applications to be notarized.

841(5) sHB6667Any Fileperson who obtained a certificate of possession for an assault weapon, as defined in any provision of subparagraphs (A) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, Public Act No.

84123-53 Protection59 shallof accept102 applicationsSubstitute underHouse thisBill subparagraphNo. both in paperandelectronicform,totheextentpracticable,andshallnotrequire such applications to be notarized.

(5)6667 Any person who obtained a certificate of possession for an assault weapon, as defined in any provision of subparagraphs (A) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, prior to the effective date of this section, that is also a 2023 assault weapon shall be deemed to have obtained a certificate of possession for such assault weapon for the purposes of sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, and shall not be required to obtain a subsequent certificate of possession for such assault weapon.

[(5)] (7) The department shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54, to establish procedures with respect to the application for and issuance of certificates ofofpossession possession pursuant to this section.

(b) (1) No assault weapon, as defined in subparagraph (A) of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, possessed pursuant to a certificate of possession issued under this section may be sold or transferred on or after January 1, 1994, to any person within this state other than to a licensed gun dealer, as defined in subsection (f) of sHB6667section /53-202f, Fileas No.amended by this act, or as provided in section 53- 202e, or by bequest or intestate succession, or, upon the death of a testator or settlor:

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841 section 53-202f, as amended by this act, or as provided in section 53- 202e, or by bequest or intestate succession, or, upon the death of a testator or settlor:

(2)Public NoAct assaultNo. weapon, as defined in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, possessed pursuant to a certificate of possession issued under this section may be sold or transferred on or after April 5, 2013, to any person within this state other than to a licensed gun dealer, as defined in subsection (f) of section 53-202f, as amended by this act, or as provided in section 53-202e, or by bequest or intestate succession, or, upon the death of a testator or settlor:

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6667 (2) No assault weapon, as defined in any provision of subparagraphs (B) to (F), inclusive, of subdivision (1) of section 53-202a, as amended by this act, possessed pursuant to a certificate of possession issued under this section may be sold or transferred on or after April 5, 2013, to any person within this state other than to a licensed gun dealer, as defined in subsection (f) of section 53-202f, as amended by this act, or as provided in section 53-202e, or by bequest or intestate succession, or, upon the death of a testator or settlor:

(b) The Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in conjunction with the Chief State's Attorney and the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, shall update theprotocoldeveloped pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to reflect the provisions of sections 29- 7h, 29-28, as amended by this act, 29-28a, as amended by this act, 29-29, 29-30, as amended by this act, 29-32 and 29-35, as amended by this act, subsections (b) and (h) of section 46b-15, subsections (c) and (d) of section 46b-38c and sections 53-202a, as amended by this act, 53-202l [, 53-202m] and 53a-217, as amended by this act, and shall include in such sHB6667protocol /specific Fileinstructions for the transfer, delivery or surrender of pistols and revolvers and other firearms and ammunition when the assistance of more than one law enforcement agency is necessary to Public Act No.

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8416667 protocol specific instructions for the transfer, delivery or surrender of pistols and revolvers and other firearms and ammunition when the assistance of more than one law enforcement agency is necessary to effect the requirements of section 29-36k.

and (3) "Licensed gun dealer" means a person who has a federal firearms sHB6667Public /Act File No.

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8416667 license and a permit to sell firearms pursuant to section 29-28.

(2) A sworn and duly certified member of an organized police department, the Division of State Police within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection or the Department of Correction,Public aAct chief inspector or inspector in the Division of Criminal Justice, a salaried inspector of motor vehicles designated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, a conservation officer or special sHB6667 / File No.

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8416667 Correction, a chief inspector or inspector in the Division of Criminal Justice, a salaried inspector of motor vehicles designated by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, a conservation officer or special conservation officer appointed by the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection pursuant to section 26-5, or a constable who is certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council and appointed by the chief executive authority of a town, city or borough to perform criminal law enforcement duties, for use by such sworn member, inspector, officer or constable in the discharge of such sworn member's, inspector's, officer's or constable's official duties or when off duty;

or (6) Any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing large capacity magazines in this state that manufactures, purchases, tests or transports large capacity magazines in this state for sale within this state to persons specified in subdivisions (1) to (5), inclusive, of this subsection or for sale outside this state, or a federally- licensed firearm manufacturer engaged in the business of manufacturing firearms or large capacity magazines in this state that manufactures, purchases, tests or transports firearms or large capacity magazines in this state for sale within this state to persons specified in subdivisions (1) to (5), inclusive, of this subsection or for sale outside thisPublic state.Act No.

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6667 this state.

sHB6667(2) /A Filegunsmith No.who is in a licensed gun dealer's employ, who possesses such large capacity magazine for the purpose of servicing or repairing a lawfully possessed large capacity magazine;

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841 (2) A gunsmith who is in a licensed gun dealer's employ, who possesses such large capacity magazine for the purpose of servicing or repairing a lawfully possessed large capacity magazine;

(2) The transfer of a large capacity magazine to a police department or the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection;Act No.

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6667 or the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection;

or (4) The transfer of a large capacity magazine prior to October 1, 2013, from a licensed gun dealer, pawnbroker licensed under section 21-40, or consignment shop operator, as defined in section 21-39a, to any person sHB6667who /(A) Filepossessed No.the large capacity magazine prior to or on April 4, 2013, (B) placed a firearm that such person legally possessed, with the large capacity magazine included or attached, in the possession of such dealer, pawnbroker or operator prior to or on April 4, 2013, pursuant to an agreement between such person and such dealer, pawnbroker or operator for the sale of the firearm to a third person, and (C) is eligible to possess the firearm on the date of such transfer.

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841 who (A) possessed the large capacity magazine prior to or on April 4, 2013, (B) placed a firearm that such person legally possessed, with the large capacity magazine included or attached, in the possession of such dealer, pawnbroker or operator prior to or on April 4, 2013, pursuant to an agreement between such person and such dealer, pawnbroker or operator for the sale of the firearm to a third person, and (C) is eligible to possess the firearm on the date of such transfer.

(b) The Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shallPublic issueAct aNo. long gun eligibility certificate unless said commissioner finds that the applicant:

(1)23-53 [Has]66 (A) For any application filed prior to July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete a course approved by the Commissioner of Emergency102 ServicesSubstitute andHouse PublicBill Protection in the safety and use of firearms including, but not limited to, a safety or training course in the use of firearms available to the public offered by a law enforcement agency, a private or public educational institution or a firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Department of Energy and Environmental sHB6667 / File No.

8416667 sHB6667shall Fileissue No.a long gun eligibility certificate unless said commissioner finds that the applicant:

841(1) [Has] (A) For any application filed prior to July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete a course approved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in the safety and use of firearms including, but not limited to, a safety or training course in the use of firearms available to the public offered by a law enforcement agency, a private or public educational institution or a firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and a safety or training course in the use of firearms conducted by an instructor certified by the state or the National Rifle Association, or (B) for any application filed on or after July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete, not earlier than two years prior to the submissionofsuchapplication,acourseapprovedbytheCommissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in the safety and use of firearms, which courses may include those certified by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association or by the state, provided any such course includes instruction in state law requirements pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms in public;

(6) has beenPublic voluntarilyAct admittedNo. to a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment of a psychiatric disability and not solely for being an alcohol-dependent person or a drug-dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680;

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6667 been voluntarily admitted to a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment of a psychiatric disability and not solely for being an alcohol-dependent person or a drug-dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680;

(8) is subject to a firearms seizure order issued prior to June 1, 2022, pursuant to section 29-38c after notice and hearing, or a risk protection order or risk protection investigation order issued on or after sHB6667June /1, File2022, No.pursuant to section 29-38c;

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841 June 1, 2022, pursuant to section 29-38c;

Subsection (b) of section 29-28 of the general statutes is repealedrepealedandthefollowing andthefollowing issubstituted inlieuthereof(EffectiveOctober 1, 2023):

If the applicant has a bona fide permanent residence within the jurisdiction of any federally recognized Native American tribe within the borders of the state, and such tribe has a law enforcement unit, as defined in section 7-294a, the chief of police of such law enforcement unitPublic mayAct issueNo. a temporary state permit to such person pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, and any chief of police of any other law enforcement unit having jurisdiction over an area containing such person's bona fide permanent residence shall not issue such temporary state permit if such tribal law enforcement unit accepts applications for temporary state permits.

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6667 unit may issue a temporary state permit to such person pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, and any chief of police of any other law enforcement unit having jurisdiction over an area containing such person's bona fide permanent residence shall not issue such temporary state permit if such tribal law enforcement unit accepts applications for temporary state permits.

(1) (A) For any application filed prior to July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete a course approved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in the safety and use of pistols and revolvers including, but not limited to, a safety or training course in the use of pistols and revolvers available to the public offered by a law enforcement agency, a private or public educational institution or a firearms training school, utilizing instructors certified by the sHB6667National /Rifle FileAssociation No.or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and a safety or training course in the use of pistols or revolvers conducted by an instructor certified by the state or the National Rifle Association, and (B) for any application filed on or after July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete, not earlier than twoyearspriortothesubmissionofsuchapplication,acourseapproved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in thesafety anduse offirearms,whichcourses may includethosecertified by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association or by the state, providedany such course includesinstructionin state lawrequirements pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms in public.

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841 National Rifle Association or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and a safety or training course in the use of pistols or revolvers conducted by an instructor certified by the state or the National Rifle Association, and (B) for any application filed on or after July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete, not earlier than twoyearspriortothesubmissionofsuchapplication,acourseapproved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in thesafety anduse offirearms,whichcourses may includethosecertified by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association or by the state, providedany such course includesinstructionin state lawrequirements pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms in public.

(2) has been convicted of (A) a felony, [or] (B) a misdemeanor violation of section 21a-279 on or after October 1, 2015, [or] (C) a misdemeanor violation of sectionPublic 53a-58,Act 53a-61,No. 53a-61a, 53a-62, 53a-63, 53a-96, 53a-175, 53a-176, 53a-178 or 53a-181d during the preceding twenty years, a misdemeanor violation of any law of this state that has been designated as a family violence crime pursuant to section 46b-38h;

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6667 section 53a-58, 53a-61, 53a-61a, 53a-62, 53a-63, 53a-96, 53a-175, 53a-176, 53a-178 or 53a-181d during the preceding twenty years, a misdemeanor violation of any law of this state that has been designated as a family violence crime pursuant to section 46b-38h;

[,] (6) is subject to a restraining or protective sHB6667order /issued Fileby No.a court in a case involving the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against another person, including an ex parte order issued pursuant to section 46b-15 or 46b-16a;

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841 order issued by a court in a case involving the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against another person, including an ex parte order issued pursuant to section 46b-15 or 46b-16a;

[,] (8) is prohibited from shipping, transporting, possessing or receiving afirearmpursuanta firearmpursuant to [18USC 922(g)(4),]18USC 922(g)(2), (g)(4) or (g)(9);

No person may apply for a temporary state permit to carry a pistol or revolver more than once within any twelve-month period, and no temporary state permit to carry a pistol or revolver shall be issued to any person who has applied for such permit more than once within the precedingtwelvemonths.AnypersonwhoappliesforatemporarystatePublic permitAct toNo. carry a pistol or revolver shall indicate in writing on the application, under penalty of false statement in such manner as the issuing authority prescribes, that such person has not applied for a temporary state permit to carry a pistol or revolver within the past twelve months.

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6667 precedingtwelvemonths.Anypersonwhoappliesforatemporarystate permit to carry a pistol or revolver shall indicate in writing on the application, under penalty of false statement in such manner as the issuing authority prescribes, that such person has not applied for a temporary state permit to carry a pistol or revolver within the past twelve months.

The sHB6667commissioner /shall Fileretain No.records of all applications, whether approved or denied.

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841 commissioner shall retain records of all applications, whether approved or denied.

(1) [Has] (A) For any application filed prior to July 1,2024, has failed to successfully complete a course approved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionAct inNo. the safety and use of pistols and revolvers including, but not limited to, a safety or training course in the use of pistols and revolvers available to the public offered by a law enforcement agency, a private or public educationalinstitutionorafirearmstrainingschool,utilizinginstructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and a safety or training course in the use of pistols or revolvers conducted by an instructor certified by the state or the National Rifle Association, or (B) for any application filed on or after July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete, not earlier than twoyearspriortothesubmissionofsuchapplication,acourseapproved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in thesafety anduse offirearms,whichcourses may includethosecertified by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association or by the state, providedany such course includesinstructionin state lawrequirements pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms in public;

(2)23-53 has71 been convicted of (A)102 aSubstitute felony,House (B)Bill a misdemeanor violationof section 21a-279 on or after October 1, 2015, [or] (C) a misdemeanor violation of section sHB6667 / File No.

8416667 sHB6667has Filefailed No.to successfully complete a course approved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in the safety and use of pistols and revolvers including, but not limited to, a safety or training course in the use of pistols and revolvers available to the public offered by a law enforcement agency, a private or public educationalinstitutionorafirearmstrainingschool,utilizinginstructors certified by the National Rifle Association or the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and a safety or training course in the use of pistols or revolvers conducted by an instructor certified by the state or the National Rifle Association, or (B) for any application filed on or after July 1, 2024, has failed to successfully complete, not earlier than twoyearspriortothesubmissionofsuchapplication,acourseapproved by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection in thesafety anduse offirearms,whichcourses may includethosecertified by the National Rifle Association or other organizations, conducted by an instructor certified by the National Rifle Association or by the state, providedany such course includesinstructionin state lawrequirements pertaining to safe storage in the home and in vehicles, lawful use of firearms and lawful carrying of firearms in public;

841(2) has been convicted of (A) a felony, (B) a misdemeanor violationof section 21a-279 on or after October 1, 2015, [or] (C) a misdemeanor violation of section 53a-58, 53a-61, 53a-61a, 53a-62, 53a-63, 53a-96, 53a-175, 53a-176, 53a-178 or 53a-181d during the preceding twenty years, or (D) a misdemeanor violation of any law of this state that has been designated as a family violence crime pursuant to section 46b-38h;

or (B) has been voluntarily admitted on or after October 1, 2013, to a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as definedPublic inAct sectionNo. 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment of a psychiatric disability and not solely for being an alcohol- dependent person or a drug-dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680;

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6667 defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment of a psychiatric disability and not solely for being an alcohol- dependent person or a drug-dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680;

(a) A person is guilty of criminal possession of a firearm, ammunition or an electronic defense weapon when such person possesses a firearm, ammunitionor anelectronicdefense weapon and(1) has been convicted of (A) a felony committed prior to, on or after October 1, 2013, (B) a misdemeanor violation of section 21a-279 on or after October 1, 2015, [or] (C) a misdemeanor violation of section 53a-58, 53a-61, 53a-61a, 53a- sHB666762, /53a-63, File53a-96, 53a-175, 53a-176, 53a-178 or 53a-181d committed on or after October 1, 2013, and during the preceding twenty years, or (D) a misdemeanor violation of any law of this state that has been designated as a family violence crime pursuant to section 46b-38h and was committed on or after October 1, 2023, (2) has been convicted as delinquent for the commission of a serious juvenile offense, as defined in section 46b-120, (3) has been discharged from custody within the preceding twenty years after having been found not guilty of a crime by reason of mental disease or defect pursuant to section 53a-13, (4) knows Public Act No.

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8416667 62, 53a-63, 53a-96, 53a-175, 53a-176, 53a-178 or 53a-181d committed on or after October 1, 2013, and during the preceding twenty years, or (D) a misdemeanor violation of any law of this state that has been designated as a family violence crime pursuant to section 46b-38h and was committed on or after October 1, 2023, (2) has been convicted as delinquent for the commission of a serious juvenile offense, as defined in section 46b-120, (3) has been discharged from custody within the preceding twenty years after having been found not guilty of a crime by reason of mental disease or defect pursuant to section 53a-13, (4) knows that such person is subject to (A) a restraining or protective order of a court of this state that has been issued against such person, after notice hasbeen providedto suchperson,ina case involving theuse, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against another person, or (B) a foreign order of protection, as defined in section 46b-15a, that has been issued against such person in a case involving the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against another person, (5) (A) has been confined on or after October 1, 2013, in a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding sixty months by order of a probate court, or with respect to any person who holds a valid permit or certificate that was issued or renewed under the provisions of section 29-28, as amended by this act, or 29-36f, as amended by this act, in effect prior to October 1, 2013, such person has been confined in such hospital within the preceding twelve months, or (B) has been voluntarily admittedon or after October 1, 2013, to a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment ofa psychiatricdisability,unlesstheperson(i)wasvoluntarilypsychiatricdisability, unlesstheperson(i)wasvoluntarily admitted solely for being an alcohol-dependent person or a drug-dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680, or (ii) is a police officer who was voluntarily admitted and had his or her firearm, ammunition or electronic defense weapon used in the performance of the police officer's official duties returned in accordance with section 7- 291d, (6) knows that such person is subject to a firearms seizure order issued prior to June 1, 2022, pursuant to section 29-38c after notice and an opportunity to be heard has been provided to such person, or a risk sHB6667protection /order Fileor No.risk protection investigation order issued on or after June 1, 2022, pursuant to section 29-38c, or (7) is prohibited from shipping, transporting,possessing orreceiving afirearmpursuantto [18 USC 922(g)(4)] 18 USC 922(g)(2), (g)(4) or (g)(9).

841For sHB6667the Filepurposes of this section, "convicted" means having a judgment of conviction entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, "ammunition" means a loaded cartridge, consisting of a primed case, propellant or projectile, designed Public Act No.

84123-53 protection74 orderof or102 riskSubstitute protectionHouse investigationBill orderNo. issued on or after June 1, 2022, pursuant to section 29-38c, or (7) is prohibited from shipping, transporting,possessing orreceiving afirearmpursuantto [18 USC 922(g)(4)] 18 USC 922(g)(2), (g)(4) or (g)(9).

For6667 the purposes of this section, "convicted" means having a judgment of conviction entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, "ammunition" means a loaded cartridge, consisting of a primed case, propellant or projectile, designed for use in any firearm, and a motor vehicle violation for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment of more than one year may be imposed shall be deemed an unclassified felony.

(a) A person is guilty of criminal possession of a pistol or revolver when such person possesses a pistol or revolver, as defined in section 29-27, and (1) has been convicted of (A) a felony committed prior to, on or after October 1, 2013, (B) a misdemeanor violation of section 21a-279 committed on or after October 1, 2015, [or] (C) a misdemeanor violation of section 53a-58, 53a-61, 53a-61a, 53a-62, 53a-63, 53a-96, 53a-175, 53a- 176, 53a-178 or 53a-181d committed during the preceding twenty years, or (D) a misdemeanor violation of any law of this state that has been designated as a family violence crime pursuant to section 46b-38h and was committed on or after October 1, 2023, (2) has been convicted as delinquent for the commission of a serious juvenile offense, as defined in section 46b-120, (3) has been discharged from custody within the preceding twenty years after having been found not guilty of a crime by reason of mental disease or defect pursuant to section 53a-13, (4) (A) has been confined prior to October 1, 2013, in a hospital for persons with sHB6667psychiatric /disabilities, Fileas defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding twelve months by order of a probate court, or has been confined on or after October 1, 2013, in a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding sixty months by order of a probate court, or, with respect to Public Act No.

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8416667 psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding twelve months by order of a probate court, or has been confined on or after October 1, 2013, in a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding sixty months by order of a probate court, or, with respect to any person who holds a valid permit or certificate that was issued or renewed under the provisions of section 29-28, as amended by this act, or 29-36f, as amended by this act, in effect prior to October 1, 2013, such person has been confined in such hospital within the preceding twelve months, or (B) has been voluntarily admittedon or after October 1, 2013, to a hospital for persons with psychiatric disabilities, as defined in section 17a-495, within the preceding six months for care and treatment ofa psychiatricdisability,unlesstheperson(i)wasvoluntarilypsychiatricdisability, unlesstheperson(i)wasvoluntarily admitted solely for being an alcohol-dependent person or a drug-dependent person as those terms are defined in section 17a-680, or (ii) is a police officer who was voluntarily admitted and had his or her firearm, ammunition or electronic defense weapon used in the performance of the police officer's official duties returned in accordance with section 7- 291d, (5) knows that such person is subject to (A) a restraining or protective order of a court of this state that has been issued against such person, after notice has been provided to such person, in a case involving the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against another person, or (B) a foreign order of protection, as defined in section 46b-15a, that has been issued against such person in a case involving the use, attempted use or threatened use of physical force against another person, (6) knows that such person is subject to a firearms seizure order issued prior to June 1, 2022, pursuant to section 29-38c after notice and an opportunity to be heard has been provided to such person, or a risk protection order or risk protection investigation order issued on or after June 1, 2022, pursuant to section 29-38c, (7) is prohibited from shipping, transporting, possessing or receiving a firearm pursuant to [18 USC 922(g)(4)] 18 USC 922(g)(2), (g)(4) or (g)(9), or (8) is an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States.

sHB6667(b) /Criminal Filepossession of a pistol or revolver is a class C felony, for which two years of the sentence imposed may not be suspended or Public Act No.

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8416667 (b) Criminal possession of a pistol or revolver is a class C felony, for which two years of the sentence imposed may not be suspended or reduced by the court, and five thousand dollars of the fine imposed may not be remitted or reduced by the court unless the court states on the record its reasons for remitting or reducing such fine.

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(d)Anyperson,firmorcorporationthatviolatestheprovisionsofthisPublic sectionAct shallNo. be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

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8416667 sHB6667(d)Anyperson,firmorcorporationthatviolatestheprovisionsofthis Filesection No.shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor.

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(7) "Dangerous instrument" means any instrument, article or substance which, under the circumstances in which it is used or attempted or threatened to be used, is capable of causing death or seriousPublic physicalAct injury, and includes a "vehicle" as that term is defined in this section and includes a dog that has been commanded to attack, except a dog owned by a law enforcement agency of the state or any political subdivision thereof or of the federal government when such dog is in the performance of its duties under the direct supervision, care sHB6667 / File No.

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8416667 serious physical injury, and includes a "vehicle" as that term is defined in this section and includes a dog that has been commanded to attack, except a dog owned by a law enforcement agency of the state or any political subdivision thereof or of the federal government when such dog is in the performance of its duties under the direct supervision, care and control of an assigned law enforcement officer;

(10)Public "Firefighter"Act meansNo. any agent of a municipality whose duty it is to protect life and property therein as a member of a duly constituted fire department whether professional or volunteer;

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6667 (10) "Firefighter" means any agent of a municipality whose duty it is to protect life and property therein as a member of a duly constituted fire department whether professional or volunteer;

sHB6667(12) /A Fileperson No.acts "knowingly" with respect to conduct or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense when he is aware that hisconduct isofsuchnature or that such circumstance exists;

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841 (12) A person acts "knowingly" with respect to conduct or to a circumstance described by a statute defining an offense when he is aware that hisconduct isofsuchnature or that such circumstance exists;

(16) "Rifle" means a weapon designed or redesigned, made or remade,Public andAct intendedNo. to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger;

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6667 remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder and designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger;

sHB6667(18) /"Pistol" Fileor No."revolver" means any firearm having a barrel less than twelve inches;

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841 (18) "Pistol" or "revolver" means any firearm having a barrel less than twelve inches;

(23) "Railroad property" means all tangible property owned, leased or operated by a railroad carrier including, but not limited to, a right-of- way, track, roadbed, bridge, yard, shop, station, tunnel, viaduct, trestle, depot, warehouse, terminal or any other structure or appurtenance or equipment owned, leased or used in the operation of a railroad carrier including a train, locomotive, engine, railroad car, signals or safety devicePublic orAct workNo. equipment or rolling stock;

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6667 device or work equipment or rolling stock;

and (25) "Serious firearm offender" means a person who has (A) two convictions for a serious firearm offense, (B) a conviction for a serious firearm offense and was previously convicted of a violation of section 29-36, 29-36a, as amended by this act, subdivision (1) of subsection (a) sHB6667of /section File53a-217, No.as amended by this act, or subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 53a-217c, as amended by this act, or (C) a conviction for a serious firearm offense and was previously convicted of two or more additional felony offenses.

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841 of section 53a-217, as amended by this act, or subdivision (1) of subsection (a) of section 53a-217c, as amended by this act, or (C) a conviction for a serious firearm offense and was previously convicted of two or more additional felony offenses.

Any such warrant shall authorize all officers named therein to return the defendantPublic toAct theNo. custody ofthe court or to any suitable detention facility designated by the court.

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6667 defendant to the custody ofthe court or to any suitable detention facility designated by the court.

Whenever a probation officer so notifies a police officer, the probation officer shall notify the victim of the offense for which such person is on probation, and any victim advocate assigned to assist the victim, provided the probation officer has been provided with the name and contact sHB6667information /for Filesuch No.victim or victim advocate.

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841 information for such victim or victim advocate.

(b) When the defendant is presented for arraignment on the charge ofPublic violationAct ofNo. any of the conditions of probation or conditional discharge, the court shall review any conditions previously imposed on the defendant and may order, as a condition of the pretrial release of the defendant, that the defendant comply with any or all of such conditions in addition to any conditions imposed pursuant to section 54-64a, as amended by this act.

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6667 of violation of any of the conditions of probation or conditional discharge, the court shall review any conditions previously imposed on the defendant and may order, as a condition of the pretrial release of the defendant, that the defendant comply with any or all of such conditions in addition to any conditions imposed pursuant to section 54-64a, as amended by this act.

At such hearing the defendant shall be informed of the manner in which such defendant is alleged to have violated the conditions of such defendant's probation or sHB6667conditional /discharge, Fileshall No.be advised by the court that such defendant has the right to retain counsel and, if indigent, shall be entitled to the servicesofthepublicdefender,andshallhavetherighttocross-examine witnesses and to present evidence in such defendant's own behalf.

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841 conditional discharge, shall be advised by the court that such defendant has the right to retain counsel and, if indigent, shall be entitled to the servicesofthepublicdefender,andshallhavetherighttocross-examine witnesses and to present evidence in such defendant's own behalf.

(d) If such violation is established and the violation consisted of the commission of a serious firearm offense or the defendant is a serious firearmPublic offender,Act theNo. court shall revoke the sentence of probation or conditional discharge, otherwise, the court may:

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6667 firearm offender, the court shall revoke the sentence of probation or conditional discharge, otherwise, the court may:

(e) Provisions regarding release on bail of any serious firearm offender arrested pursuant to this section who is charged with a crime, or any felony offender arrested pursuant to this section for a serious firearm offense, shall be applicable to such serious firearm offender sHB6667provided /that, Filefor No.the purpose of applying such provisions, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that such serious firearm offender poses a danger to the safety of other persons.

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841 provided that, for the purpose of applying such provisions, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that such serious firearm offender poses a danger to the safety of other persons.

(A) Upon execution of a writtenPublic promiseAct toNo. appear without special conditions, (B) upon execution of a written promise to appear with nonfinancial conditions, (C) upon execution of a bond without surety in no greater amount than necessary, or (D) upon execution of a bond with surety in no greater amount than necessary, but in no event shall a judge prohibit a bond from being posted by surety.

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6667 written promise to appear without special conditions, (B) upon execution of a written promise to appear with nonfinancial conditions, (C) upon execution of a bond without surety in no greater amount than necessary, or (D) upon execution of a bond with surety in no greater amount than necessary, but in no event shall a judge prohibit a bond from being posted by surety.

(2) If the arrested person is charged with no offense other than a misdemeanor, the court shall not impose financial conditions of release on the person unless (A) the person is charged with a family violence crime, as defined in section 46b-38a, or (B) the person requests such financial conditions, or (C) the court makes a finding on the record that there is a likely risk that (i) the arrested person will fail to appear in court, as required, or (ii) the arrested person will obstruct or attempt to obstruct justice, or threaten, injure or intimidate or attempt to threaten, injure or intimidate a prospective witness or juror, or (iii) the arrested sHB6667person /will Fileengage No.in conduct that threatens the safety of himself or herself or another person.

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841 person will engage in conduct that threatens the safety of himself or herself or another person.

(3) The court may, in determining what conditions of release will reasonably ensure the appearance of the arrested person in court, considerPublic theAct followingNo. factors:

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6667 consider the following factors:

(A) Upon such person's execution of a written promise to appear without special conditions, (B) upon such person's execution of a written promise to appear with nonfinancial conditions, (C) upon such person's executionofa bondwithout surety innogreater amount thannecessary, or (D) upon such person's execution of a bond with surety in no greater sHB6667amount /than Filenecessary, No.but in no event shall a judge prohibit a bond from being posted by surety.

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841 amount than necessary, but in no event shall a judge prohibit a bond from being posted by surety.

The resultsPublic ofAct anyNo. such drug test shall not be admissible in any criminal proceeding concerning such person.

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6667 results of any such drug test shall not be admissible in any criminal proceeding concerning such person.

(c) (1) When any arrested person charged with the commission of a sHB6667serious /firearm Fileoffense, as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, is (A) a serious firearm offender, (B) has two previous convictions for a violation of section 29-36, 29-36a, as amended by this act, 53-202, 53-202a, as amended by this act, 53-202b, 53-202c, as amended by this act, 53-202w, as amended by this act, 53-202aa, 53-206i, 53a-54a, 53a-54b, Public Act No.

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8416667 serious firearm offense, as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, is (A) a serious firearm offender, (B) has two previous convictions for a violation of section 29-36, 29-36a, as amended by this act, 53-202, 53-202a, as amended by this act, 53-202b, 53-202c, as amended by this act, 53-202w, as amended by this act, 53-202aa, 53-206i, 53a-54a, 53a-54b, 53a-54c, 53a-54d, 53a-55, 53a-55a, 53a-56, 53a-56a, 53a-59, 53a-60, 53a- 60a, 53a-134, 53a-212, 53a-216, 53a-217, as amended by this act, 53a-217b or 53a-217c, as amended by this act, (C) a previous conviction for a violation of section 29-35, as amended by this act, in addition to a prior conviction for a violation of section 29-36, 29-36a, as amended by this act, 53-202, 53-202a, as amended by this act, 53-202b, 53-202c, as amended by this act, 53-202w, as amended by this act, 53-202aa, 53-206i, 53a-54a, 53a-54b, 53a-54c, 53a-54d, 53a-55, 53a-55a, 53a-56, 53a-56a, 53a- 59, 53a-60, 53a-60a, 53a-134, 53a-212, 53a-216, 53a-217, as amended by thisact, 53a-217bor 53a-217c,as amended by thisact, or (D)two or more convictions during thefive-year period immediately prior to the current arrest for a violation of section 21a-277, 21a-278, 53a-122 or 53a-123, is presented before theSuperior Court,the court shall, in bailable offenses, promptly order the release of such person after establishing a bond amount found sufficient to reasonably ensure the appearance of the arrested person in court, and that the safety of any other person will not be endangered and upon such person's execution of a bond with or without surety in no greater amount than necessary.

(2) When any arrested person charged with the commission of a sHB6667serious /firearm Fileoffense, as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, other than a person described in subdivision (1) of this subsection, is presented before the Superior Court, the court shall, in bailable Public Act No.

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8416667 serious firearm offense, as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, other than a person described in subdivision (1) of this subsection, is presented before the Superior Court, the court shall, in bailable offenses, promptly order the release of such person upon the first of the following conditionsof releasefound sufficient to reasonably ensure the appearance of the arrested person in court and that the safety of any other person will not be endangered:

(A) The nature and circumstances of the offense, (B) sHB6667such /person's Filerecord of previous convictions, (C) such person's past Public Act No.

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8416667 such person's record of previous convictions, (C) such person's past record of appearances in court after being admitted to bail, (D) such person's family ties, (E) such person's employment record, (F) such person's financial resources, character and mental condition, (G) such person's community ties, (H) the number and seriousness of charges pending against the arrested person, (I) the weight of the evidence against the arrested person, (J) the arrested person's history of violence, (K) whether the arrested person has previously been convicted of similar offenses while released on bond, and (L) the likelihood based upon the expressed intention of the arrested person that such person will commit another crime while released.

(4) provide sureties of the peace pursuant to section 54-56f under supervision of a designatedPublic bailAct commissionerNo. or intake, assessment and referral specialist employed by the Judicial Branch;

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8416667 sHB6667designated Filebail No.commissioner or intake, assessment and referral specialist employed by the Judicial Branch;

841(5) avoid all contact with an alleged victim of the crime and with a potential witness who may testify concerning the offense;

An order to appearPublic shallAct be served upon the defendant by any law enforcement officer delivering a copy to the defendant personally, or by leaving it at the defendant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, or mailing it by registered or certified sHB6667 / File No.

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8416667 appear shall be served upon the defendant by any law enforcement officer delivering a copy to the defendant personally, or by leaving it at the defendant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein, or mailing it by registered or certified mail to the last-known address of the defendant.

If the defendant is on release with respect to anoffense for which atermofimprisonmenta termofimprisonment oftenor more yearsmay be imposed and the court, after an evidentiary hearing at which hearsay orsecondaryevidenceshallbeadmissible,findsby clearandconvincing evidence that the defendant has violated reasonable conditions of the defendant's release and that the safety of any other person is endangered while the defendant is on release, it may revoke such release.

(c) [If] Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, if the defendant is a serious firearm offender or is on release with respect to a serious firearm offense as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, or the defendant is on release with respect to an offense for which a term of imprisonment of ten or more years may be imposed and the court, after an evidentiary hearing at which hearsay or secondary evidence shall be admissible, finds by clear and convincing evidence that the safety of any other person is endangered while the defendant is on release and that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed a federal, state or local crime while on release, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the defendant's release should be revoked.Public Act No.

(d)23-53 If94 the defendant is a serious firearm offender as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, and is on release with respect to any offense and the court, after an evidentiary hearing at which hearsay or secondary evidence shall be admissible, finds by the preponderance of the102 evidenceSubstitute thatHouse thereBill is probable cause to believe that the defendant sHB6667 / File No.

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841(d) If the defendant is a serious firearm offender as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, and is on release with respect to any offense and the court, after an evidentiary hearing at which hearsay or secondary evidence shall be admissible, finds by the preponderance of the evidence that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed a serious firearm offense, as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, while on release, or if the defendant is on release withrespect to any offense referencedin subsection(c) of section54-64a, as amended by this act, and the court, after an evidentiary hearing at which hearsay or secondary evidence shall be admissible, finds by the preponderance of evidence that there is probable cause to believe that the defendant has committed a serious firearm offense, the defendant's release shall be revoked.

The request of the Commissioner of Correction or any officer of the Department of Correction so designated by the commissioner, or of the Board of Pardons and Paroles or its chairman shall be sufficient warrant to authorize any officer of the Department of Correction or any officer authorizedPublic byAct lawNo. to serve criminal process within this state, to return any [convict or inmate] parolee on parole into actual custody;

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6667 authorized by law to serve criminal process within this state, to return any [convict or inmate] parolee on parole into actual custody;

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841 Sec.

(NEW) (Effective October 1, 2023) Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, any peace officer who is a sworn member of a law enforcement agency or any prosecutorial official who is aware of any person released on parole or serving probation who poses a serious threat to public safety, may file an emergency petition withthesupervisorystaffoftheprobationorparoleoffice,asapplicable,withthesupervisorystaffoftheprobationorparole office,asapplicable, and a copy of such petition with the office of the Chief State's Attorney.

Such petition shall cite risk factors pointing to the person released on parole or serving probation as a serious threat to public safety and may present any information developed by federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in the course of a criminal investigation or enforcement action, including, but not limited to, social media posts, pictures or videos threatening violence, claiming responsibility for violencePublic orAct suggestingNo. possessionof afirearm.Not later thanforty-eight hoursafterreceivingsuchpetition,thesupervisorystaffoftheprobation or parole office, as applicable, shall (1) seek a warrant for such person serving probation for a violation of such probation, as applicable, or (2) provide the rationale for not taking an action described in subdivision (1) of this section.

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6667 violence or suggesting possessionof afirearm.Not later thanforty-eight hoursafterreceivingsuchpetition,thesupervisorystaffoftheprobation or parole office, as applicable, shall (1) seek a warrant for such person serving probation for a violation of such probation, as applicable, or (2) provide the rationale for not taking an action described in subdivision (1) of this section.

Subsection (a) of section 53a-222 of the general statutes is repealed andthefollowing issubstituted inlieuthereof(EffectiveOctoberin lieuthereof(EffectiveOctober 1, 2023):

(a) A person is guilty of violation of conditions of release in the first sHB6667degree /when, Filewhile No.charged with the commission of a felony, such person is released pursuant to subsection (b) of section 54-63c, subsection (c) of section 54-63d or subsection [(c)] (d) of section 54-64a, as amended by this act, and intentionally violates one or more of the imposed conditions of release.

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841 degree when, while charged with the commission of a felony, such person is released pursuant to subsection (b) of section 54-63c, subsection (c) of section 54-63d or subsection [(c)] (d) of section 54-64a, as amended by this act, and intentionally violates one or more of the imposed conditions of release.

(a) Any person who lawfully possesses an assault weapon under sections 53-202a to 53-202k, inclusive, as amended by this act, or a firearm,Public asAct definedNo. in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, that is lost or stolen from such person shall report the loss or theft to the organized local police department for the town in which the loss or theft occurred or, if such town does not have an organized local police department, to the state police troop having jurisdiction for such town within seventy- two hours of when such person discovered or should have discovered the loss or theft.

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6667 firearm, as defined in section 53a-3, as amended by this act, that is lost or stolen from such person shall report the loss or theft to the organized local police department for the town in which the loss or theft occurred or, if such town does not have an organized local police department, to the state police troop having jurisdiction for such town within seventy- two hours of when such person discovered or should have discovered the loss or theft.

(b) Any person who fails to make a report required by subsection (a) of this section, within the prescribed time period shall [commit an sHB6667infraction /and Filebe No.fined not more than ninety dollars] be guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and be guilty of a class C felony for any subsequent offense, except that, if such person intentionally fails to make such report within the prescribed time period, such person shall be guilty of a class B felony.

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841 infraction and be fined not more than ninety dollars] be guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and be guilty of a class C felony for any subsequent offense, except that, if such person intentionally fails to make such report within the prescribed time period, such person shall be guilty of a class B felony.

Subsection (b) of section 29-28a of the general statutes is repealedrepealedandthefollowing andthefollowing issubstituted inlieuthereof(EffectiveOctober 1, 2023):

If the local authority has denied the application forPublic aAct temporaryNo. state permit, no state permit may be issued.

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6667 for a temporary state permit, no state permit may be issued.

If sHB6667grounds /for Filedenial No.become known after a temporary state permit has beenobtained,thetemporary state permit shallbeimmediately revoked pursuant to section 29-32.

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841 grounds for denial become known after a temporary state permit has beenobtained,thetemporary state permit shallbeimmediately revoked pursuant to section 29-32.

(NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) Any comprehensive plan and program developed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public ProtectionAct pursuantNo. to subsection (b) of section 28-5 of the general statutes shall include a response plan for a mass shooting event.

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6667 and program developed by the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection pursuant to subsection (b) of section 28-5 of the general statutes shall include a response plan for a mass shooting event.

At the conclusion of such meeting, the meeting participants shall report sHB6667their /findings Fileto No.the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

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841 their findings to the Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

(c) The Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection shall coordinate with the Commissioner of Public Health for the deployment of grief counselors and mental health professionals to provide mental health services to the family members or other individualsPublic withAct aNo. close association with any victim of a mass shooting.

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6667 individuals with a close association with any victim of a mass shooting.

The commissioner and Chief State's Attorney shall report, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a of the general statutes, a summary of each such investigation, all findings of such investigation, including any determination of cause of the mass shooting event and any recommendations to prevent future mass shooting events to the Governor, majority and minority leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate and the joint standing committee of the GeneralAssemblyhavingcognizanceofmattersrelatingtopublicsafety sHB6667and /security Fileand No.to the chief elected officer and legislative body, each as described in section 7-193 of the general statutes, of the municipality where the mass shooting event occurred.

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841 and security and to the chief elected officer and legislative body, each as described in section 7-193 of the general statutes, of the municipality where the mass shooting event occurred.

(NEW) (Effective October 1, 2023) The administrative head of each law enforcement unit, as defined in section 7-291e of the general statutes, shall ensure that each police station, headquarters or barracks under such administrative head's jurisdiction posts in a conspicuous place that is readily available for viewing by the public a statement informing individuals of (1) their right to request and obtain an application to apply for a permit to carry a pistol or revolver, their right toPublic submitAct anNo. application for a permit to carry a pistol or revolver no more than one week after their request to do so, their right to be informed in writing of the result of their application within eight weeks from its submittal, their right to file an appeal in the event of a denial of a permit for the carrying of a pistol or revolver and an individual's state and federal constitutional right to own, possess and carry a firearm for the protection of the individual's home or family as the individual so lawfully chooses, and (2) the application process for a risk protection order pursuant to section 29-38c of the general statutes, including the process by which a family member or medical professional can apply.

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6667 to submit an application for a permit to carry a pistol or revolver no more than one week after their request to do so, their right to be informed in writing of the result of their application within eight weeks from its submittal, their right to file an appeal in the event of a denial of a permit for the carrying of a pistol or revolver and an individual's state and federal constitutional right to own, possess and carry a firearm for the protection of the individual's home or family as the individual so lawfully chooses, and (2) the application process for a risk protection order pursuant to section 29-38c of the general statutes, including the process by which a family member or medical professional can apply.

(Effective from passage) ThisApproved actJune shall6, take2023 effectPublic asAct followsNo. and shall amend the following sections:

Section23-53 1102 Octoberof 1,102 2023 29-35 Sec.

2 October 1, 2023 29-37 Sec.

3 from passage 29-36a Sec.

4 October 1, 2023 29-28(a) Sec.

5 October 1, 2023 29-28(d) Sec.

6 October 1, 2023 29-30(a) Sec.

7 October 1, 2023 29-31 Sec.

8 October 1, 2023 New section Sec.

9 October 1, 2023 29-33 Sec.

10 October 1, 2023 29-36l sHB6667 / File No.

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11 October 1, 2023 29-37a Sec.

12 October 1, 2023 29-37i Sec.

13 October 1, 2023 29-38b Sec.

14 October 1, 2023 29-38m Sec.

15 from passage 53-202f(d) to (f) Sec.