The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 6851, aims to amend the existing law regarding criminal trespass by introducing new provisions related to property boundaries. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 53a-109 of the general statutes to include that a person can be found guilty of criminal trespass in the third degree if they enter or remain on premises that are "posted in a manner prescribed by law or reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders," which now explicitly includes the option of painting the borders of such premises purple. This addition is intended to provide a clear visual warning to potential trespassers.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the penalties associated with criminal trespass. It maintains that criminal trespass in the third degree is classified as a class C misdemeanor, but it escalates the offense to a class B misdemeanor for individuals found guilty of trespassing for the purpose of hunting, trapping, or fishing. The fines for this latter offense are set between five hundred and one thousand dollars. The changes proposed in this bill will take effect on October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill:
PS Joint Favorable:
File No. 453:
JUD Joint Favorable: