The measure received majority support in each chamber of the state legislature . Sen . Dannel Malloy , a Republican , has vowed to sign the bill into law . If passed , Connecticut would be 5th state in 5 years to abolish capital punishment .
The bill enjoys majority support in each chamber of the state legislature . Gov . Dannel Malloy , a Democrat , has vowed to sign the measure into law . If passed , Connecticut would be 5th state in 5 years to abolish capital punishment .