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ConnecticutHB 052242026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS GUARANTY FUNDS.
Sponsored By: General Law Committee
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Summary
To (1) transfer to the Department of Consumer Protection various duties concerning the Real Estate and Connecticut Health Club Guaranty Funds, (2) with respect to the Real Estate Guaranty Fund, (A) provide that no application to recover compensation from said fund shall be brought later than two years from final determination of, or expiration of time for appeal in connection with, a binding arbitration decision or a court order or decree, and (B) subrogate the department to the rights of the creditor under a decision, order or decree, (3) require an applicant for payment from the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund to attest that the applicant made a good faith effort to satisfy a decision, judgment order or decree against a contractor or proprietor, (4) provide that interest shall not accrue on a debt owed to the Real Estate, Home Improvement, Connecticut Health Club or New Home Construction Guaranty Fund after such debt has been referred to the Department of Administrative Services for collection, and (5) repeal a provision concerning the Connecticut Real Estate Commission's procedure following receipt of a notice concerning the Real Estate Guaranty Fund.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
General Law Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Ben McGorty
Republican • House
Joseph P. Gresko
Democratic • House
Tom Delnicki
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/11/2026
House Roll Call Vote 294 AS AMENDED
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/11/2026
GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Bill Text
File No. 185
3/26/2026
GL Joint Favorable Substitute
3/11/2026
Raised Bill
2/18/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 185
Fiscal Note For File Copy 185
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 6212 (Cost)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 6245 (See Fiscal Note Details)
GL Joint Fav. Rpt
GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
House LCO Amendment #6212 (D)
House Roll Call Vote 294 AS AMENDED
House Schedule A LCO# 6245 (D)
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