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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To repeal the current statutory maximum of one or two months' rent a landlord can require a tenant to pay as a security deposit.
AI Summary
This bill repeals existing laws that limit the maximum amount a landlord can charge a tenant for a security deposit, which were previously set at one or two months' rent depending on the tenant's age. The bill also makes conforming changes to other statutes related to security deposits, including provisions for state assistance programs, court procedures for small claims, and bank examinations, all to take effect on October 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Housing Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Housing 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=SB00253&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00253-R00-SB.PDF |
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