Raised Bill No. 5403, introduced in the February Session, 2024, aims to amend existing laws concerning military protection orders and other interpersonal violence protections. The bill includes changes to the definition of "foreign order of protection" to encompass military protection orders issued by commanding officers in the armed forces of the United States or the Connecticut National Guard. It also introduces the concept of a "military protection order" and specifies that such orders are to be treated with full faith and credit, enforced according to their terms and the law of the state, and that a lack of entry into various registries is not a valid reason to refuse enforcement.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of harassment in the second degree to include specific forms of electronic communication and sharing of media that are likely to cause terror, intimidation, or alarm. It also addresses conduct by members of the National Guard after being directed by a commanding officer not to engage in such conduct. The bill further provides for the financial assistance of current and former National Guard members who are victims of sexual assault or harassment and are involved in related proceedings. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2024, and amends sections 46b-15a, 53a-183, and adds subsection (h) to section 27-20 of the general statutes.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 27-20
VA Joint Favorable Change of Reference: 27-20