Summary
New laws in Connecticut will go into effect on October 1, 2025. These changes will impact lottery winner privacy, first-cousin marriages, Sunday hunting, driving penalties, towing processes, pistol permits, and handcuffing children under 14.
Key Facts
- A new law prevents the Connecticut Lottery Corporation from publishing lottery winners' details without consent.
- First-cousin marriages will be banned, though existing marriages remain valid.
- Sunday hunting will be allowed on private property, with certain restrictions.
- Drivers caught exceeding 100 mph will face stricter penalties, including higher fines and possible jail time.
- Towing companies must meet new requirements, including accepting credit cards and waiting 30 days before selling towed vehicles.
- A change in pistol permit rules allows state troopers to issue permits in towns without a police department.
- Children under age 14 generally cannot be handcuffed by police, except for safety reasons.
