HB05542

An Act Concerning Criminal And Simple Trespass On School Grounds Or In School Buildings.

Introduced·3/11/26

Connecticut HB05542 clarifies criminal and simple trespass laws on school grounds and in school buildings.

Connecticut HB05542 amends the state's criminal trespass laws to clarify provisions concerning trespassing on school grounds or in school buildings. It defines criminal trespass in the first degree as entering or remaining in a building or premises after an order to leave has been issued due to physical force against another person. It also defines criminal trespass in the second degree as entering or remaining in a building or premises in violation of a restraining order or protective order.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

41 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 14

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Apr 14

House

House Calendar Number 424