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Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz Says It Was Right Time For Gun Violence Bill

"As a lawmaker, but more importantly as the father of two elementary school age children, I took that responsibility very seriously."


House Majority Leader Joe Aresimowicz, who represents Berlin and Southington in the Connecticut General Assembly, made this statement regarding Senate Bill 1160, An Act Concerning Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety, which was approved by the legislature Wednesday and signed into law by Gov. Dannel Malloy Thursday.

 “I pray today’s bill—the most far-reaching gun safety legislation in the country— will prevent other families from ever experiencing the dreadful loss that the 26 Sandy Hook families have felt.

"I listened to the parents from Newtown over the past few months, who despite their pain and grief, joined together and demanded we do whatever it takes to keep Connecticut’s children safe.

"As a lawmaker, but more importantly as the father of two elementary school age children, I took that responsibility very seriously.”


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