Connecticut crime

The amendment changes the period over which coordinated shoplifting can satisfy the organized retail-theft offense. Shoplifting belongs to the larceny-theft component of the FBI property-crime measure. The provision does not create a crime-reporting program or establish prevention. This connection does not establish causation or a change in the earlier measured value.

Retained Connecticut evidence context: Reported property-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(b) Any person who, for financial gain and in conjunction with one or more other persons, commits larceny by shoplifting, as defined in section 53a -119, as amended by this act , of retail property having an aggregate value exceeding two thousand dollars and (1) wrongfully takes such property during a period of [one hundred eighty ] three hundred sixty-five days, or (2) sells, delivers or otherwise transfers such property to a retail property fence, shall have committed the offense of organized retail theft.

The amendment changes the period over which coordinated shoplifting can satisfy the organized retail-theft offense. Shoplifting belongs to the larceny-theft component of the FBI property-crime measure. The provision does not create a crime-reporting program or establish prevention. This connection does not establish causation or a change in the earlier measured value.

Retained Connecticut evidence context: Reported property-crime rate. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(b) Any person who, for financial gain and in conjunction with one or more other persons, commits larceny by shoplifting, as defined in section 53a -119, as amended by this act , of retail property having an aggregate value exceeding two thousand dollars and (1) wrongfully takes such property during a period of [one hundred eighty ] three hundred sixty-five days, or (2) sells, delivers or otherwise transfers such property to a retail property fence, shall have committed the offense of organized retail theft.

Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Connecticut evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(4) "Convertible pistol" means any semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily altered by hand or with a common household tool so that the pistol can be readily converted into a machine gun by the installation or attachment of a pistol converter, as defined in subsection (c) of section 53-206g, as amended by this act. "Convertible pistol" does not include (A) any hammer -fired semiautomatic pistol, or (B) any semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that has a tab or other piece of material molded to the pistol's frame that shields the cruciform trigger bar from interference by a pistol converter, unless the tab or other piece of material can be readily removed from the pistol's frame. (5) "Cruciform trigger ba r" means a component in a semiautomatic pistol that serves as a linkage between the trigger and firing pin and has its sear incorporated in a cross -shaped surface. (6) "Common household tool" includes, but is not limited to, a knife, screwdriver, wrench, hacksaw, crowbar, electric drill, rotary tool, hammer, chisel, file or pliers. […] Sec. 3. (NEW) ( Effective October 1, 2026 ) (a) Any individual or firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association or other similar entity that knowingly imports into this state or knowingly advertises, sells, offers or exposes for sale any convertible pistol, as defined in section 53-202 of the general statutes, as amended by this act, that was manufactured on or after October 1, 2026, shall be guilty of a class D felony. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to sale at retail or other lawful transfer of a convertible pistol by a person who is not a licensed gun dealer to another person who is not a licensed gun dealer.

Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Connecticut evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(4) "Convertible pistol" means any semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily altered by hand or with a common household tool so that the pistol can be readily converted into a machine gun by the installation or attachment of a pistol converter, as defined in subsection (c) of section 53-206g, as amended by this act. "Convertible pistol" does not include (A) any hammer -fired semiautomatic pistol, or (B) any semiautomatic pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that has a tab or other piece of material molded to the pistol's frame that shields the cruciform trigger bar from interference by a pistol converter, unless the tab or other piece of material can be readily removed from the pistol's frame. (5) "Cruciform trigger ba r" means a component in a semiautomatic pistol that serves as a linkage between the trigger and firing pin and has its sear incorporated in a cross -shaped surface. (6) "Common household tool" includes, but is not limited to, a knife, screwdriver, wrench, hacksaw, crowbar, electric drill, rotary tool, hammer, chisel, file or pliers. […] Sec. 3. (NEW) ( Effective October 1, 2026 ) (a) Any individual or firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association or other similar entity that knowingly imports into this state or knowingly advertises, sells, offers or exposes for sale any convertible pistol, as defined in section 53-202 of the general statutes, as amended by this act, that was manufactured on or after October 1, 2026, shall be guilty of a class D felony. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to sale at retail or other lawful transfer of a convertible pistol by a person who is not a licensed gun dealer to another person who is not a licensed gun dealer.

Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Connecticut evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(b)Grant program established(1)In generalThe Attorney General shall establish a program under which, from amounts made available to carry out this section, the Attorney General may make grants to eligible entities to assist in carrying out the provisions of the legislation described in subsection (c).(2)Use of fundsFunds awarded under this subsection may be used by an applicant to—(A)enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies and the courts of a State, unit of local government, or Indian Tribe by providing personnel, training, technical assistance, data collection, and other resources to carry out enacted legislation described in subsection (c);(B)train judges, court personnel, health care and legal professionals, and law enforcement officers to more accurately identify individuals whose access to firearms poses a danger of causing harm to themselves or others by increasing the risk of firearms suicide or interpersonal violence;(C)develop and implement law enforcement and court protocols, forms, and orders so that law enforcement agencies and the courts may carry out the provisions of the enacted legislation described in subsection (c) in a safe, equitable, and effective manner, including through the removal and storage of firearms pursuant to extreme risk protection orders under the enacted legislation; and(D)raise public awareness and understanding of the enacted legislation described in subsection (c), including through subgrants to community-based organizations for the training of community members, so that extreme risk protection orders may be issued in appropriate situations to reduce the risk of firearms-related death and injury.(3)ApplicationAn eligible entity desiring a grant under this subsection shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.(4)Training(A)In generalA recipient of a grant under this subsection shall provide training to law enforcement officers, including officers of relevant Federal, State, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, in the safe, impartial, effective, and equitable use and administration of extreme risk protection orders, including training to address—(i)bias based on race and racism, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, language proficiency, mental health condition, disability, and classism in the use and administration of extreme risk protection orders;(ii)the appropriate use of extreme risk protection orders in cases of domestic violence, including the applicability of other policies and protocols to address domestic violence in situations that may also involve extreme risk protection orders and the necessity of safety planning with the victim before a law enforcement officer petitions for and executes an extreme risk protection order, if applicable;(iii)interacting with persons with a mental illness or emotional distress, including de-escalation and crisis intervention; and(iv)best practices for referring persons subject to extreme risk protection orders and associated victims of violence to social service providers that may be available in the jurisdiction and appropriate for those individuals, including health care, mental health, substance abuse, and legal services, employment and vocational services, housing assistance, case management, and veterans and disability benefits.(B)Consultation with expertsA recipient of a grant under this subsection, in developing law enforcement training required under subparagraph (A), shall seek advice from domestic violence service providers (including culturally specific (as defined in section 40002 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12291)) organizations), social service providers, suicide prevention advocates, violence intervention specialists, law enforcement agencies, mental health disability experts, and other community groups working to reduce suicides and violence, including domestic violence, within the State or the territory under the jurisdiction of the Indian Tribe, as applicable, that enacted the legislation described in subsection (c) that enabled the grant recipient to be an eligible entity.(5)Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection.(c)Eligibility for extreme risk protection order grant program(1)RequirementsLegislation described in this subsection is legislation that establishes requirements that are substantially similar to the following:(A)Petition for extreme risk protection orderA petitioner, including a law enforcement officer, may submit a petition to a State or Tribal court, on a form designed by the court or a State or Tribal agency, that—(i)describes the facts and circumstances justifying that an extreme risk protection order be issued against the named individual; and(ii)is signed by the applicant, under oath.(B)Notice and due processThe individual named in a petition for an extreme risk protection order as described in subparagraph (A) shall be given written notice of the petition and an opportunity to be heard on the matter in accordance with this paragraph.(C)Issuance of extreme risk protection orders(i)Hearing(I)In generalUpon receipt of a petition described in subparagraph (A) or request of an individual named in such a petition, the court shall order a hearing to be held within a reasonable time, and not later than 30 days after the date of the petition or request.(II)DeterminationIf the court finds at the hearing ordered under subclause (I), by a preponderance of the evidence or according to a higher evidentiary standard established by the State or Indian Tribe, that the respondent poses a danger of causing harm to self or others by having access to a firearm, the court may issue an extreme risk protection order.(ii)Duration of extreme risk protection orderAn extreme risk protection order shall be in effect—(I)until an order terminating or superseding the extreme risk protection order is issued; or(II)for a set period of time.(D)Ex parte extreme risk protection orders(i)In generalUpon receipt of a petition described in subparagraph (A), the court may issue an ex parte extreme risk protection order, if—(I)the petition for an extreme risk protection order alleges that the respondent poses a danger of causing harm to self or others by having access to a firearm; and(II)the court finds there is probable cause to believe, or makes a finding according to a higher evidentiary standard established by the State or Indian Tribe, that the respondent poses a danger of causing harm to self or others by having access to a firearm.(ii)Duration of ex parte extreme risk protection orderAn ex parte extreme risk protection order shall remain in effect only until the hearing required under subparagraph (C)(i).(E)Storage of removed firearms(i)Availability for returnAll firearms removed or surrendered pursuant to an extreme risk protection order shall only be available for return to the named individual when the individual has regained eligibility under Federal and State law and, where applicable, Tribal law to possess firearms.(ii)Consent required for disposal or destructionFirearms owned by a named individual may not be disposed of or destroyed during the period of the extreme risk protection order without the consent of the named individual.(F)Notification(i)In general(I)RequirementA State or Tribal court that issues an extreme risk protection order shall notify the Attorney General or the comparable State or Tribal agency, as applicable, of the order as soon as practicable or within a designated period of time.(II)Form and mannerA State or Tribal court shall submit a notification under subclause (I) in an electronic format, in a manner prescribed by the Attorney General or the comparable State or Tribal agency.(ii)Update of databases by State or Tribal agencyAs soon as practicable or within the time period designated by State or Tribal law after receiving a notification under clause (i), the comparable State or Tribal agency shall ensure that the extreme risk protection order is reflected in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.(2)Additional provisionsLegislation described in this subsection may—(A)provide procedures for the termination of an extreme risk protection order;(B)provide procedures for the renewal of an extreme risk protection order;(C)establish burdens and standards of proof for issuance of orders described in paragraph (1) that are substantially similar to or higher than the burdens and standards of proof set forth in that paragraph;(D)limit the individuals who may submit a petition described in paragraph (1), provided that, at a minimum, 1 or more law enforcement officers are authorized to do so; and(E)include any other authorizations or requirements that the State or Tribal authorities determine appropriate.(3)Attorney General responsibilities(A)Manner of submitting notification to Attorney GeneralThe Attorney General shall prescribe the manner in which a State or Tribal court shall submit a notification to the Attorney General under a provision of State or Tribal law that is substantially similar to paragraph (1)(F)(i).(B)Update of databasesAs soon as practicable, and in any event not later than 30 days, after receiving a notification under a provision of State or Tribal law that is substantially similar to paragraph (1)(F)(i), the Attorney General shall ensure that the extreme risk protection order is reflected in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.(4)Annual reportNot later than 1 year after the date on which an eligible entity receives a grant under subsection (b), and annually thereafter for the duration of the grant period, the entity shall submit to the Attorney General a report that includes, with respect to the preceding year—(A)the number of petitions for ex parte extreme risk protection orders filed, as well as the number of such orders issued and the number denied, disaggregated by—(i)the jurisdiction;(ii)the individual authorized under State or Tribal law to petition for an extreme risk protection order, including the relationship of the individual to the respondent; and(iii)the alleged danger posed by the respondent, including whether the danger involved a risk of suicide, unintentional injury, domestic violence, or other interpersonal violence;(B)the number of petitions for extreme risk protection orders filed, as well as the number of such orders issued and the number denied, disaggregated by—(i)the jurisdiction;(ii)the individual authorized under State or Tribal law to petition for an extreme risk protection order, including the relationship of the individual to the respondent; and(iii)the alleged danger posed by the respondent, including whether the danger involved a risk of suicide, unintentional injury, domestic violence, or other interpersonal violence;(C)the number of petitions for renewals of extreme risk protection orders filed, as well as the number of such orders issued and the number denied;(D)the number of cases in which a court imposed a penalty for false reporting or frivolous petitions;(E)demographic data of petitioners, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, and English language proficiency, if available;(F)demographic data of respondents, including race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, and English language proficiency, if available; and(G)the number of firearms removed, if available.

Firearm mortality includes suicide, homicide, and other intents. The provision concerns firearm access, safety, or prevention of firearm injury and may address only part of the death count. This connection does not establish causation. Actions after the measurement period cannot explain the earlier observed value.

Retained Connecticut evidence context: Firearm deaths. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

(4)Secure gun storage by owners(A)Offense(i)In generalExcept as provided in clause (ii), it shall be unlawful for a person to store or keep any firearm that has moved in, or that has otherwise affected, interstate or foreign commerce on the premises of a residence under the control of the person if the person knows, or reasonably should know, that—(I)a minor is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the parent or guardian of the minor; or(II)a resident of the residence is ineligible to possess a firearm under Federal, State, or local law.(ii)ExceptionClause (i) shall not apply to a person if the person—(I)keeps the firearm—(aa)secure using a secure gun storage or safety device; or(bb)in a location that a reasonable person would believe to be secure; or(II)carries the firearm on his or her person or within such close proximity thereto that the person can readily retrieve and use the firearm as if the person carried the firearm on his or her person.(B)Penalty(i)In generalAny person who violates subparagraph (A) shall be fined $500 per violation.(ii)Enhanced penaltyIf a person violates subparagraph (A) and a minor or a resident who is ineligible to possess a firearm under Federal, State, or local law obtains the firearm and causes injury or death to such minor or resident, or to any other individual, the person shall be fined under this title, imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both.(iii)Forfeiture of improperly stored firearmAny firearm stored in violation of subparagraph (A) shall be subject to seizure and forfeiture in accordance with the procedures described in section 924(d).(C)Minor definedIn this paragraph, the term minor means an individual who is less than 18 years of age..