Bill Text: CT HB05855 | 2017 | General Assembly | Introduced

Connecticut House Bill 5855 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: An Act Authorizing The Carrying Of Handguns In State Parks And Forests For Purposes Of Self-defense.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2017-01-19 - Referred to Joint Committee on Environment [HB05855 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2017-HB05855-Introduced.html


General Assembly		*Proposed Bill No. 5855*
*January Session, 2017*		LCO No. 1213
		01213
Referred to Committee on ENVIRONMENT
Introduced by:
REP. SAMPSON, 80^th Dist.

AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CARRYING OF HANDGUNS IN STATE PARKS AND FORESTS FOR PURPOSES OF SELF-DEFENSE.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That the general statutes be amended to authorize any person with a valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver to carry a handgun in state parks and forests for the purpose of self-defense.

Statement of Purpose:

To allow people to carry handguns in state parks and forests for self-defense.