Lesser Hails Bill On Domestic Violence

The Judiciary Committee of the State Legislature held a public hearing yesterday on a bill which would protect teen violence victims, strengthen restraining orders, and tighten the requirements for bail bonding. Matt Lesser, representing Middlefield, Durham, and parts of Middletown in the Legislature, is one of three sponsors of the bill.

Lesser said, “This proposal is based on listening to victims of domestic violence, prosecutors, and judges and I believe this will have a real impact on reducing the incidence of domestic violence in our towns.”

The bill implements the recommendations of a bipartisan legislative task force to formulate Connecticut’s response to domestic violence. Lesser praised Durham Second Selectman John Szewczyk, who ran against Lesser in the 2010 election, for his testimony in the public hearing, “I was impressed with John’s testimony and appreciate his support for these reforms.”