Bill > HB06851

This bill modifies Connecticut's criminal trespass law by adding purple paint markings as an additional recognized method of indicating property boundaries and warning potential trespassers. Specifically, the bill amends existing statutes to explicitly state that painting property borders purple is now considered a valid way to post land and signal that unauthorized entry is prohibited. Under the revised law, if someone knowingly enters or remains on premises that are marked with purple paint borders (in addition to previously established methods like physical fencing or posted signs), they can be charged with third-degree criminal trespass. This is classified as a class C misdemeanor, which means individuals who illegally enter such marked property could face legal consequences. The bill provides property owners with an additional, potentially more visible and cost-effective method of marking their land's boundaries compared to traditional signage, with the goal of deterring unauthorized entry and protecting private property rights. The new provision will go into effect on October 1, 2025.

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