Connecticut § 52-175a Negligence action, construction of acts of blind person.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 52-175a — Negligence action, construction of acts of blind person.

Connecticut § 52-175a

Title 52Civil Actions

Ch. 899Evidence

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-175a (2026).

Text

The failure of a blind person to use a service animal or to carry a cane or walking stick which is predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without red tip, shall not be construed as evidence of comparative or contributory negligence in any negligence action. As used in this section, “service animal” has the same meaning as provided in section 22-345. See Sec. 1-1f for definitions of “blind” and “physically disabled”.

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The failure of a blind person to use a service animal or to carry a cane or walking stick which is predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without red tip, shall not be construed as evidence of comparative or contributory negligence in any negligence action. As used in this section, “service animal” has the same meaning as provided in section 22-345. See Sec. 1-1f for definitions of “blind” and “physically disabled”.

Legislative History

(P.A. 73-279, S. 4; P.A. 24-18, S. 13.) History: P.A. 24-18 replaced “guide dog” with “service animal” and defined “service animal”, effective July 1, 2024. Cited. 211 C. 555.