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ConnecticutHB 052632026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS.
Sponsored By: Insurance and Real Estate Committee
Failed
Summary
To: (1) Establish a process for the assignment of post-loss benefits under homeowners and commercial property insurance policies; (2) modify the required terms of home improvement contracts; (3) preclude home improvement contractors from engaging in certain conduct to induce owners to enter into home improvement contracts; (4) require home improvement contractors to notify the commissioner regarding changes in their business names, trade names and addresses; (5) require home improvement contractors to maintain additional types of insurance coverage; (6) expand the required content of the application for a certificate of registration as a home improvement contractor; (7) modify the grounds on which the Commissioner of Consumer Protection may (A) reprimand or place a home improvement contractor or salesperson on probation, or (B) revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew a certificate of registration as a home improvement contractor or salesperson; and (8) require the Insurance Commissioner to create a consumer bill of rights.
insurance and real estate
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Cara Christine Pavalock-D'Amato
Republican • House
Hector Arzeno
Democratic • House
Henry J. Genga
Democratic • House
Kerry S. Wood
Democratic • House
Michael D. Quinn
Democratic • House
Savet Constantine
Democratic • House
Stephen R. Meskers
Democratic • House
Tony Hwang
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/12/2026
House Roll Call Vote 137 AS AMENDED
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 3/12/2026
INS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
File Number 747
4/30/2026legislatureSenate Calendar Number 498
4/30/2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4/30/2026SenateImmediate Transmittal to the Senate
4/29/2026SenateHouse Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
4/29/2026HouseHouse Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 4527
4/29/2026HouseFile Number 187
3/26/2026legislatureHouse Calendar Number 153
3/26/2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
3/26/2026HouseReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/26/2026legislatureReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/25/26 5:00 PM
3/20/2026legislatureFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
3/12/2026legislatureJoint Favorable Substitute
3/12/2026legislaturePublic Hearing 02/24
2/20/2026legislatureReferred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate
2/19/2026legislature
Bill Text
File No. 747
4/30/2026
File No. 187
3/26/2026
INS Joint Favorable Substitute
3/12/2026
Raised Bill
2/19/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 187
Bill Analysis For File Copy 747
Bill Analysis for HB-5263, as amended by House "A"
Fiscal Note For File Copy 187
Fiscal Note For File Copy 747
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4226 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 4527 (No Fiscal Impact)
Fiscal Note for HB-5263, As Amended by House "A" (LCO 4527)
House LCO Amendment #4226 (J)
House Roll Call Vote 137 AS AMENDED
House Schedule A LCO# 4527 (J)
INS Joint Fav. Rpt
INS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
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