The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1441, seeks to amend the process for transferring juvenile cases to adult court, specifically addressing serious firearm offenses. The bill repeals subsection (a) of section 46b-127 and introduces new provisions that allow for the automatic transfer of cases involving children charged with capital felonies, class A felonies, or class B felonies, provided the offense occurred after the child turned fifteen and they have been appointed counsel. Additionally, the bill stipulates that any proceedings prior to the transfer must be private and conducted in separate areas of the courthouse.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a discretionary transfer mechanism for cases involving serious firearm offenses, which were previously not subject to automatic transfer. Under the new provisions, a state's attorney can file a motion to transfer such cases to juvenile court, but the transfer will only occur if the court finds probable cause and determines that maintaining the case in juvenile court is not in the best interests of the child or the public. The court will consider various factors, including the child's prior offenses and any mental health considerations, before making a decision. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.