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 . California voters will decide the issue in November . If passed , Connecticut would be 5th state in 5 years to abolish capital punishment .
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 .