AN ACT RESTORING A TERM OF IMPRISONMENT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-FIVE DAYS AS THE MAXIMUM TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE.

SB 688 would restore the maximum prison term for misdemeanor offenses to 365 days by repealing section 53a-36a of the general statutes. This bill directly affects individuals convicted of misdemeanor crimes in this jurisdiction, as it changes the legal limit on their potential prison sentences. The key mechanism is a straightforward repeal of an existing statute to reinstate the previous 365-day maximum, rather than creating new penalties or procedures. The bill focuses solely on adjusting the sentencing structure for misdemeanors without altering other legal elements.