As Connecticut’s legislative session kicks into full gear, there are many proposed bills that could affect your Second Amendment rights. GOA remains committed to tracking these bills and keeping you informed on the pro and anti-gun measures moving forward. The current list of bills can be seen here.
Oppose:
HB 7042 — Allows for civil lawsuits to be brought against firearm industry members “who fail to exercise ‘reasonable control’ over their product.” What this language means is that firearm industry members can be deemed responsible for the actions of other people outside their company, who commit crimes with a firearm they’ve manufactured or sold. This bill was referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary on February 20th.
HB 6180 — Would require family childcare home operators to notify parents and guardians if firearms are stored in the home. Requiring childcare operators to disclose the presence of firearms is an infringement on their privacy rights and opens the door to other individuals and businesses being required to disclose their firearms as well. This bill was referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis on February 24th.
Support:
SB 269 and its companion bill HB 5631 — Requires the state to pursue reciprocity agreements to allow Connecticut’s carry permits to be recognized in other states. SB 269 was referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security on January 8th. HB 5631 was referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security on January 21st.
SB 500 and its companion bill HB 5675 — Eliminates the restriction on the carrying of handguns in state parks and state forests for the purpose of self-defense. SB 500 was referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security on January 9th. HB 5675 was referred to Joint Committee on Environment on January 21st.
Lastly, there is a bill in the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security with a hearing tomorrow, February 27th, at 11am.
HB 7052 — Would raise the magazine capacity limit from 10 to 15 round and also allow shooting ranges to sell ammunition on site. GOA believes that HB 7052 should be amended to include the wording from HB 5717 — which completely eliminates magazine capacity restrictions, ends the requirement to declare firearm magazines, and requires the state to destroy the records of such declarations.
You can watch February 27th meeting of the Joint Committe on Public Safety and Security here: CGA – Public Safety and Security Committee – YouTube
Reach out to your State Legislators and urge them to take action on these bills. HB 7052 will be voted on tomorrow, and your voice needs to be heard!
