Connecticut HB5640: AN ACT RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

What the bill says

An act RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Assembly convened: 1 That chapter 925 of the general statutes be amended to restore 2 qualified immunity to law enforcement officers. Statement of Purpose: To reduce ambiguity and provide guidance for police officers regarding proper actions in the field. LCO No. 2066 1 of 1.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Assembly convened: 1 That chapter 925 of the general statutes be amended to restore 2 qualified immunity to law enforcement officers. Statement of Purpose: To reduce ambiguity and provide guidance for police officers regarding proper actions in the field. LCO No. 2066 1 of 1

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Sponsors

• Chris Stewart (R, 51) · primary sponsor
• Anne Dauphinais (R, 44)

Latest actions

1. January 21, 2025: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security

Common questions

What is HB5640?

HB5640 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.

What does HB5640 do?

In its own words: An act RESTORING QUALIFIED IMMUNITY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. Assembly convened: 1 That chapter 925 of the general statutes be amended to restore 2 qualified immunity to law enforcement officers. Statement of Purpose: To reduce ambiguity and provide guidance for police officers regarding proper actions in the field. LCO No. 2066 1 of 1.

What is the status of HB5640?

Introduced as of January 21, 2025. Latest action: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security (January 21, 2025).

Who sponsored HB5640?

Chris Stewart (R, 51), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB5640?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05640&which_year=2025