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CT SB00219
CT SB00219An Act Concerning Civil Penalties For Certain Violations Relating To Rental Security Deposits.
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Introduced
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To establish that if the Banking Commissioner determines that any landlord has violated certain provisions concerning rental security deposits, the commissioner may, in accordance with sections 36a-50 and 36a-52 of the general statutes, order such landlord to pay a civil penalty not exceeding one hundred thousand dollars per violation, cease and desist from such practices and comply with certain provisions concerning rental security deposits.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2026, amends existing law concerning rental security deposits by granting the Banking Commissioner the authority to investigate complaints about landlords violating specific provisions related to these deposits. If the commissioner finds a violation, they can order the landlord to pay a civil penalty of up to $100,000 per violation, in addition to requiring them to stop the illegal practices and comply with the relevant security deposit laws, as outlined in sections 36a-50 and 36a-52 of the general statutes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Banking Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Banking Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/24/2026 ) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00219&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00219-R00-SB.PDF |
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