SB00219

An Act Concerning Civil Penalties For Certain Violations Relating To Rental Security Deposits.

Introduced·2/18/26

Connecticut SB00219 establishes civil penalties for landlords violating rental security deposit laws.

Connecticut SB00219 amends the general statutes to allow the commissioner to investigate complaints about landlords violating rental security deposit laws. If a violation is found, the commissioner can order the landlord to pay a civil penalty of up to one hundred thousand dollars per violation. The act also mandates that landlords comply with the provisions of the law. This change takes effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

BA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Banking Public Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 23

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Mar 23

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 95