AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIFORM STATE-WIDE POLICE PURSUIT POLICY.

HB 7074 establishes a uniform, state-wide policy for police vehicle pursuits in Connecticut. The policy requires that officers may pursue a moving vehicle only if they believe the occupant committed a serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison, and it specifies factors to consider when starting or ending a pursuit - such as public safety risks, traffic conditions, and whether the vehicle occupant can be apprehended later. Officers must immediately notify supervisors when beginning a pursuit, and the policy must be updated every five years. This bill affects all Connecticut police departments and officers, standardizing pursuit procedures across the state.