Acts Effective October 1, 2012


AN ACT BANNING CADMIUM IN CHILDREN'S JEWELRY.
Public Act No. 10-113
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House Bill No. 5314

AN ACT CONCERNING THE BUREAU OF REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS OF THE BUDGET CONCERNING HUMAN SERVICES.
Public Act No. 11-44 (See Sec. 111)
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Senate Bill No. 1240

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL PRISON RAPE ELIMINATION COMMISSION.
Public Act No. 11-159
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House Bill No. 6642

AN ACT MAKING REVISIONS TO MOTOR VEHICLE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 11-213 (See Sec. 59)
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House Bill No. 6581

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2012.
Public Act No. 12-1 (See Sec. 17-18, 123, 129-130, 141-143, 206 ,212, 247, 266-269, 272-281)
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House Bill No. 6001

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION.
Public Act No. 12-2 (See Sec. 30-57, 59-102, 116, 118, 122-125, 127, 130-133)
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Senate Bill No. 501

AN ACT CONCERNING NOTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL STABILITY OF NURSING HOME FACILITIES AND MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES TO PATIENTS.
Public Act No. 12-6
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Senate Bill No. 139

AN ACT CONCERNING CRITICAL CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE SCREENING FOR NEWBORN INFANTS.
Public Act No. 12-13
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Senate Bill No. 56

AN ACT CONCERNING LETTERS OF PROTECTION.
Public Act No. 12-14
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Senate Bill No. 99

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FIREARMS EVIDENCE DATABANK.
Public Act No. 12-16
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House Bill No. 5096

AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.
Public Act No. 12-18
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House Bill No. 5057

AN ACT CONCERNING THE "MOVE OVER" LAW.
Public Act No. 12-19
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House Bill No. 5094

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PLACEMENT OF ANIMALS SEIZED IN ANIMAL CRUELTY CASES.
Public Act No. 12-20
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House Bill No. 5123

AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPEAL OF CERTAIN ANIMAL RESTRAINT ORDERS.
Public Act No. 12-21
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House Bill No. 5124

AN ACT CONCERNING THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM ADULT PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS JURISDICTION ACT.
Public Act No. 12-22
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House Bill No. 5150

AN ACT CONCERNING SECURITY DEPOSITS OF SENIOR CITIZENS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN PUBLIC HOUSING.
Public Act No. 12-24
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House Bill No. 5225

AN ACT CONCERNING THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR A PERSON WHO IS SUBJECT TO A CONSERVATORSHIP PROCEEDING OR A PROCEEDING CONCERNING ADMINISTRATION OF TREATMENT FOR A PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITY.
Public Act No. 12-25
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House Bill No. 5287

AN ACT CONCERNING THE JEOPARDY COLLECTION OF TAXES.
Public Act No. 12-26
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House Bill No. 5314

AN ACT AUTHORIZING PLANNING COMMISSIONS TO NOTIFY REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCIES OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS BY ELECTRONIC MAIL.
Public Act No. 12-27
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House Bill No. 5315

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITION OF "NOTARIAL ACT".
Public Act No. 12-29
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House Bill No. 5364

AN ACT CONCERNING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ADMINISTRATION IN NURSING HOME FACILITIES.
Public Act No. 12-30
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House Bill No. 5516

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO CONNECTICUT'S MODEL ENTITY TRANSACTIONS ACT AND THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT.
Public Act No. 12-32 (Sec. 8-13)
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House Bill No. 5073

AN ACT CONCERNING MINOR AND TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO STATUTES AFFECTING CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
Public Act No. 12-35
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House Bill No. 5346

AN ACT CONCERNING CHANGES TO THE FUNERAL SERVICES STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-36 (Sec. 1-2)
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House Bill No. 5498

AN ACT CONCERNING PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS.
Public Act No. 12-37
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House Bill No. 5515

AN ACT CONCERNING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS.
Public Act No. 12-39
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Senate Bill No. 276

AN ACT CONCERNING THE EQUAL TREATMENT OF RENTERS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES.
Public Act No. 12-41
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Senate Bill No. 94

AN ACT CONCERNING SERVICES FOR VETERANS IN PRETRIAL DIVERSIONARY PROGRAMS.
Public Act No. 12-42
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Senate Bill No. 114

AN ACT CONCERNING AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION TRUST FUND BALANCE.
Public Act No. 12-46
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Senate Bill No. 258

AN ACT CONCERNING LIABILITY OF ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Public Act No. 12-47
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Senate Bill No. 263

AN ACT CONCERNING THE SILVER ALERT SYSTEM.
Public Act No. 12-48
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Senate Bill No. 337

AN ACT CONCERNING JURY DUTY FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS.
Public Act No. 12-51
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Senate Bill No. 194

AN ACT CONCERNING PERMANENCY AND TRANSITION PLANS.
Public Act No. 12-53
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Senate Bill No. 293

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PALLIATIVE USE OF MARIJUANA.
Public Act No. 12-55 (Sec. 2-8, 11-12, 15-18)
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House Bill No. 5389

AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN AND THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Public Act No. 12-58
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Senate Bill No. 294

AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR AND THE INVESTIGATION OF THE OPERATION OF ILLEGAL MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS.
Public Act No. 12-64
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House Bill No. 5455

AN ACT CONCERNING PROBATE COURT OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 12-66 (Sec. 6-7, 11. 15, 18-24)
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Senate Bill No. 309

AN ACT EXEMPTING AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS USING HAND-HELD RADIOS FROM THE PROHIBITION ON USING HAND-HELD MOBILE TELEPHONES AND MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE DRIVING.
Public Act No. 12-67
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Senate Bill No. 61

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RENTAL REBATE APPLICATION PERIOD.
Public Act No. 12-69
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Senate Bill No. 105

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STORAGE OF STOLEN PROPERTY BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND THE PAYMENT FOR PROPERTY RECEIVED BY PRECIOUS METALS OR STONES DEALERS.
Public Act No. 12-72
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Senate Bill No. 195

AN ACT CONCERNING POLLING PLACES FOR PRIMARIES, REGISTRARS OF VOTERS, REGISTRY LISTS, VOTING DISTRICT MAPS, ELECTION RETURNS SUPERVISED ABSENTEE VOTING AT INSTITUTIONS.
Public Act No. 12-73 (Sec. 5-7)
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Senate Bill No. 218

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S SECOND INJURY FUND.
Public Act No. 12-77
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Senate Bill No. 353

AN ACT PROHIBITING TELEMARKETERS FROM TRANSMITTING INACCURATE OR MISLEADING CALLER IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION.
Public Act No. 12-79
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House Bill No. 5089

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE SENTENCING COMMISSION REGARDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF UNCLASSIFIED MISDEMEANORS.
Public Act No. 12-80 (Sec. 1-178, 180, 182-193)
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House Bill No. 5145

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS.
Public Act No. 12-81 (Sec. 2-3, 7-9, 20-21, 27-31, 35, 43-46, 52-53, 55, 57)
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House Bill No. 5164

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO STATUTES CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
Public Act No. 12-82 (Sec. 1-14, 16-19,)
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House Bill No. 5217

AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR POACHING.
Public Act No. 12-84
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House Bill No. 5263

AN ACT ADJUSTING COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER RATES FOR CAPITAL INVESTMENTS.
Public Act No. 12-85
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House Bill No. 5285

AN ACT INCREASING THE PENALTY FOR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSES OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
Public Act No. 12-86
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House Bill No. 5289

AN ACT EXPANDING CONSUMER CHOICE FOR LIFE SUPPORT CARE AT HOME.
Public Act No. 12-91
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House Bill No. 5476

AN ACT CONCERNING REVISIONS TO THE BANKING STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-96 (Sec. 1-2, 4-17, 23-29)
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Senate Bill No. 67

AN ACT CONCERNING CRANE OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 12-99 (Sec. 1, 4-5, 7, 9, 11-14)
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Senate Bill No. 323

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTAIN CEMETERY EROSION MITIGATION EFFORTS WITHIN THE COASTAL BOUNDARY AND THE APPEAL OF CERTAIN DECISIONS UNDER THE WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
Public Act No. 12-100 (Sec. 2-3)
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Senate Bill No. 351

AN ACT CONCERNING THE COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT AND SHORELINE FLOOD AND EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES.
Public Act No. 12-101 (Sec. 1-2, 4-10)
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Senate Bill No. 376

AN ACT CONCERNING ADVERSE DETERMINATION REVIEWS.
Public Act No. 12-102
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Senate Bill No. 410

AN ACT CONCERNING THE INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM REGULATORY ACT.
Public Act No. 12-103
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Senate Bill No. 411

AN ACT CONCERNING THE POSSESSION OF CERTAIN ANIMALS AND PET SHOPS AND CONSUMER REIMBURSEMENT FOR CERTAIN VETERINARY EXPENSES.
Public Act No. 12-105
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House Bill No. 5409

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ELIMINATION OF THE INTEREST RATE FLOOR FOR TAX AND INSURANCE ESCROW ACCOUNTS.
Public Act No. 12-106
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House Bill No. 5414

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PAYMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE STERILIZATION AND VACCINATION OF CERTAIN DOGS AND CATS AND PROVIDING FOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TRAINING.
Public Act No. 12-108 (Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5446

AN ACT IMPLEMENTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM REVIEW AND INVESTIGATIONS COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF HEARING INSTRUMENT SPECIALISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS.
Public Act No. 12-110
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House Bill No. 5497

AN ACT CONCERNING EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES.
Public Act No. 12-111 (Sec. 2)
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House Bill No. 5501

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REPORTING OF A MISSING CHILD.
Public Act No. 12-112
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House Bill No. 5512

AN ACT CONCERNING CERTIFICATION AS A COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGER, LICENSURE AS A REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESPERSON AND THE DISPLAY OF AN OBJECT RELATED TO A RELIGIOUS PRACTICE OR BELIEF ON THE DOOR OR DOOR FRAME OF A CONDOMINIUM UNIT.
Public Act No. 12-113
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House Bill No. 5536

AN ACT CONCERNING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
Public Act No. 12-114 (Sec. 1-22)
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House Bill No. 5548

AN ACT CONCERNING HABEAS CORPUS REFORM.
Public Act No. 12-115
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House Bill No. 5554

AN ACT CONCERNING INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR PERISHABLE FOOD DONATED BY CERTAIN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS.
Public Act No. 12-123
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House Bill No. 5143

AN ACT CONCERNING COMMUNICATIONS TO VICTIMS OF THE CRIMINAL OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE THAT RESULTS IN DEATH OR SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY.
Public Act No. 12-124
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House Bill No. 5148

AN ACT CONCERNING HEARINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATOR AND THE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY APPEALS DIVISION UNDER THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION ACT.
Public Act No. 12-125
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House Bill No. 5232

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A FINE ART SECURED LENDING LICENSE.
Public Act No. 12-131
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House Bill No. 5328

AN ACT CONCERNING COURT OPERATIONS AND VICTIM SERVICES.
Public Act No. 12-133 (Sec. 2-10, 15-30, 33-45, 47)
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House Bill No. 5365

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEFINITIONS OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY.
Public Act No. 12-136
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House Bill No. 5437

AN ACT CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER PERSONS.
Public Act No. 12-137
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House Bill No. 5440

AN ACT CONCERNING CREDIT ALLOWED A DOMESTIC CEDING INSURER FOR REINSURANCE.
Public Act No. 12-139
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House Bill No. 5484

AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF A MINOR.
Public Act No. 12-141
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House Bill No. 5504

AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES, EVIDENCE OF COLLATERAL SOURCE PAYMENTS AND EVIDENCE OF BILLS FROM TREATING HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
Public Act No. 12-142
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House Bill No. 5545

AN ACT CONCERNING PERSONS AGGRIEVED BY DECISIONS OF MUNICIPAL LAND USE BOARDS AND THE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING MUNICIPAL BLIGHT ORDINANCES.
Public Act No. 12-146
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House Bill No. 5319

AN ACT CONCERNING THE TIME IN WHICH A REGULATED ACTIVITY MUST BE CONDUCTED UNDER A PERMIT ISSUED BY AN INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSION.
Public Act No. 12-151
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Senate Bill No. 345

AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE'S OPEN SPACE PLAN.
Public Act No. 12-152
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Senate Bill No. 347

AN ACT CONCERNING PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS BY MUNICIPALITIES.
Public Act No. 12-157
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House Bill No. 5035

AN ACT CONCERNING TREATMENT FOR A DRUG OVERDOSE.
Public Act No. 12-159
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House Bill No. 5063

AN ACT CONCERNING OFF-TRACK BETTING BRANCH FACILITIES.
Public Act No. 12-160
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House Bill No. 5095

AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS CHANGES TO PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-162 (Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5230

AN ACT CONCERNING DELAYED BIRTH REGISTRATION.
Public Act No. 12-163
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House Bill No. 5241

AN ACT CONCERNING THE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE ACCESS.
Public Act No. 12-170
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House Bill No. 5321

AN ACT CONCERNING MUSEUM PROPERTY.
Public Act No. 12-171
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House Bill No. 5355

AN ACT CONCERNING AQUATIC ANIMALS AS FOOD AND THE TAKING OF SCALLOPS FROM THE NIANTIC RIVER.
Public Act No. 12-176 (Sec. 1)
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House Bill No. 5447

AN ACT PROVIDING FEDERAL PROBATION OFFICERS WITH ACCESS TO FIREARM DATA REGARDING PROBATIONERS.
Public Act No. 12-177
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House Bill No. 5550

AN ACT CONCERNING SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS AND ALARMS IN RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS.
Public Act No. 12-184
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House Bill No. 5394

AN ACT CONCERNING THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC DELIVERY SERVICE UNDER THE CONNECTICUT UNIFORM ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT AND DEFINING ELECTRONIC MAIL.
Public Act No. 12-185
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House Bill No. 5521

AN ACT CONCERNING ROBBERY COMMITTED AT A BANK OR CREDIT UNION.
Public Act No. 12-186
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House Bill No. 5534

AN ACT CONCERNING RECORDING FEES.
Public Act No. 12-187
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House Bill No. 5539

AN ACT CONCERNING THE RECORDING OF PISTOL AND REVOLVER SALES IN A BOUND BOOK.
Public Act No. 12-191
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Senate Bill No. 196

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDRAISING BY VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS.
Public Act No. 12-195 (Sec 2)
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House Bill No. 5298

AN ACT CONCERNING VARIOUS REVISIONS TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH STATUTES.
Public Act No. 12-197 (Sec. 1-18, 22-45, 48, 53)
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House Bill No. 5514

AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN PERSONS FROM ALLOWING MINORS TO POSSESS ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR IN DWELLING UNITS AND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.
Public Act No. 12-199
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House Bill No. 5360

AN ACT REVISING THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD CARE FACILITY TO CONFORM WITH THE DEFINITION OF A CHILD.
Public Act No. 12-201
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Senate Bill No. 157

AN ACT CONCERNING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS FOR LEAD POISONING PREVENTION.
Public Act No. 12-202
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Senate Bill No. 188

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF INJECTABLE VACCINES TO ADULTS IN PHARMACIES.
Public Act No. 12-207
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Senate Bill No. 371

AN ACT CONCERNING SOURCES OF REVENUE FOR THE REMEDIATION OF THE RAYMARK SUPERFUND SITE.
Special Act No. 12-7
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Senate Bill No. 254

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