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Connecticut State and Local Legislation
« on: February 11, 2015, 08:38:02 PM »
This post will be for residents of Connecticut to share state and local legislation. Please indicate if the bill you're talking about is local or state.

You can find your state representatives: http://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/cgafindleg.asp

If you need help finding your local representatives, please let me know and I will do what I can.

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Connecticut State and Local Legislation
« on: February 11, 2015, 08:38:02 PM »

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Re: Connecticut State and Local Legislation
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2015, 08:57:03 PM »
Ok guys - Connecticut has quite a few bills introduced already dealing with firearms

#6199 - TO grant parole officers access to the state-wide firearms database.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=12

#5196 - to repeal gun control legislation enacted in 2013. http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=0

#5223 - To prohibit the Governor or any municipality from restricting lawful possession of a firearm or ammunition during a civil preparedness emergency.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=1

#5224 - To secure firearm permit or certificate reciprocity between Connecticut and other states that have substantially similar standards for carrying a concealed firearm.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=2

#5295 - To establish a nonrefundable personal income tax credit of up to one hundred fifty dollars for the purchase of gun safes for personal use.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=3

#5381 - To encourage a person to voluntarily admit himself or herself to a hospital for psychiatric disabilities by not disqualifying such person from receiving a firearm permit or certificate based solely on such voluntary admission.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=4

#5534 - To establish an online renewal process for firearm permits and ammunition certificates.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=5

#5641 - To allow for waiver of certain gun safety courses for veterans.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=6

#5695 - To prohibit the use of firearms on private property to kill domestic animals.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=7

#6301 - To protect the public by creating a system that identifies individuals who should not be permitted to possess or purchase firearms due to psychiatric or psychological disorder.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=14

#6302 - To require the safe storage of firearms.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=15

#6306 - To limit the time frame during which firearm permit appeals must be heard by the Board of Firearms Permit Examiners.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=16

#6495 - To permit a person whose firearms permit was wrongfully revoked to have such permit reinstated without having to go through an additional administrative appeals process.  http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=20

#6496 - To allow for the sale of firearms and ammunition to out-of-state purchasers by providing reciprocity of firearm credentials between Connecticut and other states that have substantially similar or higher standards for carrying a firearm and purchasing ammunition.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=21

#56  To provide a court with the authority to enter an order concerning a respondent's temporary transfer of firearms upon the issuance of a restraining order, civil protection order or family violence protective order against such respondent.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=24

#75 - To require that any applicant for a firearm permit receive hands-on practice in the use of firearms.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=25

#645 - To clarify the statutes concerning definitions and classifications of weapons.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=27

#801 - To prevent gun control by municipalities.   http://search.cga.state.ct.us/adv/dtsearch.asp?cmd=getdoc&DocId=5892&Index=I%3a\zindex\2015&HitCount=4&hits=7+2b+4d+6b+&hc=143&req=firearm&Item=30




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Re: Connecticut State and Local Legislation
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2017, 11:47:44 AM »
Here's some of the state legislation being proposed this session:

SB118 - permits gun clubs and ranges to sell ammunition for use within the club or range without requiring the purchaser to have an ammunition certification.

HB5513 - establishes a tax credit for the purchase of a gun safe for personal use

HB5570 - removes voluntary admission to a hospital for psychiatric reasons as a reason to deny a firearm permit

HB5571 - prohibits state and local governments from restricting lawful possession of a firearm during a civil emergency

HB6194 and 6263 - to repeal gun control legislation enacted in 2013

HB6200 - require people open carrying to show permit to law enforcement when asked

HB6336 - allow hunting with suppressors

HB6690 - allows EMS providers with appropriate permits to carry a firearm while on duty