After hearing about the horrible incident that happened to our Commissioner of Aging, Norman Lezote and his wife, whose home was burglarized while they were in it. I felt compelled to take action and propose legislation to tighten up the statutes. I am very glad the bill has come so far, and hope that it will gain final approval and be signed into law, said D Amelio. He continued, Perhaps by tightening up burglary laws and making voyeurism illegal we will deter people from committing these crimes, protecting others from the tragedy and trauma that the Lezotes have unfortunately had to endure. Current law covers nighttime entries only, but applies whether or not anyone is in the home.
Daytime entries are third-degree offenses.
The observation must occur without the observed person's consent, while he is not in plain view, and under circumstances where he has a reasonable expectation of privacy. The bill exempts casual or cursory observations. Currently, such conduct is an infraction, not a crime. If the bill receives senate approval and is signed by Governor Rowland the bill will take effect October 1, 2001. Anthony D Amelio has been serving the 71 st Assembly district, the city of Waterbury, since 1996.