Connecticut HB6357: AN ACT CONCERNING FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to require that if a person is found guilty of falsely accusing another person of having committed a crime, that the accuser be liable for any loss of income the falsely accused person incurred. Statement of Purpose: To limit losses for people falsely accused of a crime. LCO No. 2545 1 of.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to require that if a person is found guilty of falsely accusing another person of having committed a crime, that the accuser be liable for any loss of income the falsely accused person incurred. Statement of Purpose: To limit losses for people falsely accused of a crime. LCO No. 2545 1 of

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Sponsors

• Minnie Gonzalez (D, 3) · primary sponsor
• Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)

Latest actions

1. January 23, 2025: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

Common questions

What is HB6357?

HB6357 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY.

What does HB6357 do?

In its own words: An act CONCERNING FALSE ACCUSATIONS OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. Assembly convened: That the general statutes be amended to require that if a person is found guilty of falsely accusing another person of having committed a crime, that the accuser be liable for any loss of income the falsely accused person incurred. Statement of Purpose: To limit losses for people falsely accused of a crime. LCO No. 2545 1 of.

What is the status of HB6357?

Introduced as of January 23, 2025. Latest action: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (January 23, 2025).

Who sponsored HB6357?

Minnie Gonzalez (D, 3), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB6357?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06357&which_year=2025