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ConnecticutSB 002912026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE STATE MARSHAL COMMISSION, THE STATE MARSHALS ADVISORY BOARD AND STATE MARSHALS.
Sponsored By: Judiciary Committee
Signed by Governor
Summary
To: (1) Make revisions to the duties and composition of the State Marshals Commission, (2) make revisions to the duties of the State Marshals Advisory Board, (3) ensure timely and reliable access to state marshals for service of a restraining order or a civil protection order, and (4) revise the fees associated with certain removal actions.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Debt collection fees track amounts recovered
Beginning October 1, 2026, the 15% execution fee follows the amount collected and paid over, or debt secured. When only part of the debt is collected or secured, the percentage applies only to that part. The $50 minimum fee still applies.
Stronger protections against improper marshal charges
Beginning October 1, 2026, marshals cannot knowingly charge or receive fees for work they did not perform. They cannot let someone else serve legal papers in their place. They also cannot knowingly file a false or illegal report of service. A violation without good cause can lead to a removal hearing. Removal requires cause, notice, and a hearing.
Prompt service required for protection orders
Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut’s State Marshal Commission must assign restraining and civil protection orders fairly within each county. It must also ensure prompt service. A marshal who refuses an assigned civil protection order without good cause can face a removal hearing. The same applies to failure to serve that order promptly.
Higher fee caps for eviction services
Beginning October 1, 2026, the fee cap for serving and scheduling eviction or foreclosure removal orders rises from $100 to $150. The hourly cap for specified removal services also rises from $100 to $150. These are maximum charges, not required prices. Mileage remains a separate charge.
Marshal applicants face screening and training
Beginning October 1, 2026, marshal applicants must be county voters with their permanent home, legal residence, and domicile there. They must pass application, exam, bonding, background investigation, interview, and training requirements, without disqualification under the specified criminal-record or licensing rules. Approved candidates get one statewide training program covering statutory duties, with approved vendor-led classes and supervised field instruction by experienced marshals. They must finish training before appointment. The Commission may favor regular weekday court-hour availability, or a good-faith ability and intent to transition within a reasonable time; neither is required.
Stronger marshal oversight with staffing limits
Beginning October 1, 2026, Connecticut’s State Marshal Commission oversees service, conduct, competence, appointments, and administrative systems. It oversees training and continuing education within available funding; no amount is specified. Before recruitment or exams, it must consult the advisory board and record county appointment numbers, adjustable for resignations or retirements. Interview committees must review applications, interview suitable candidates, and recommend candidates to the Commission. The Commission cannot fill vacancies in counties at or above statutory staffing limits, except under the existing exception in section 6-38f(a).
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Steven J. Stafstrom
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/30/2026
Senate Roll Call Vote 212
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House vote • 3/30/2026
House Roll Call Vote 246
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Senate vote • 3/30/2026
JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
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Bill Text
Public Act No. 26-80
4/30/2026
File No. 613
4/14/2026
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute
3/30/2026
Raised Bill
2/23/2026
Bill Analysis For File Copy 613
Fiscal Note For File Copy 613
House Roll Call Vote 246
JUD Joint Fav. Rpt
JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
Senate Roll Call Vote 212
Summary for Public Act No. 26-80
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