The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6851, aims to amend Section 53a-109 of the general statutes concerning criminal trespass. The bill introduces new legal language that specifies that property borders painted purple serve as a warning to potential trespassers. Specifically, it states that a person is guilty of criminal trespass in the third degree if they enter or remain on premises that are posted in a manner likely to be noticed by intruders, which may now include those with purple borders, as well as those that are fenced or enclosed to exclude intruders.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the penalties for criminal trespass, maintaining that it is generally a class C misdemeanor, but elevating the offense to a class B misdemeanor for individuals found guilty of trespassing for hunting, trapping, or fishing. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025. The bill aims to enhance property owners' ability to deter trespassers through the use of purple-painted borders, thereby providing clearer legal guidelines regarding trespassing on such properties.

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