Kennedy Stands Up to ‘Street Takeovers’ – SB 337

(HARTFORD) — On Thursday, State Representative Kathy Kennedy (R-Milford) testified in strong support of amending Senate Bill 337, An An Act Concerning Street Takeovers and the Illegal Use of Certain Vehicles. In her testimony before the Public Safety Committee, she demands inserting language that classifies organizing street takeovers as a Class D Felony for the first offense, and a Class C Felony for any repeating offenses.

Last summer, the city of Milford was one among many municipalities that was subjected to a ‘street takeover’, or an incident involving multiple vehicles (many off-road) traveling through busy streets and neighborhoods at high speeds or recklessly.

“Street takeovers are an example of dangerous lawlessness,” said Kennedy in her testimony. “I join my Republican colleagues in proposing a smart solution to the rising risks of street takeovers across our state. Together, we can once again secure our streets and communities for all residents, families, and especially our children.”

For a clip of the testimony, please see the video above. For more information on this or any state issue, please contact Kathy at Kathy.Kennedy@housegop.ct.gov or at 860-240-8700. Don’t forget to sign up for Kathy’s email updates on our homepage and follow her on Facebook as well.