SB00294

An Act Concerning Trade Names, Fraudulent Filings, Impermissible Business Solicitations, Dissolution Of Corporations, The Issuance Of An Apostille And Fees Charged By A Notary.

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Connecticut SB00294 revises trade name certificate processes, enhances authority for administrative dissolution of corporations, updates notary fees.

Connecticut SB00294 revises processes related to trade name certificates, including the creation of the Connecticut Trade Name Registry for statewide public searches. It mandates that corporations failing to file annual reports or maintain a registered agent be administratively dissolved. The bill updates fees for notary services, including apostilles, and restricts impermissible business solicitations by requiring disclosures that the offer is not from a government agency. Effective dates for various sections range from July 1, 2026, to January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

148 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DDD

Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

May 26

Senate

Signed by the Governor

May 22

Senate

Transmitted to the Secretary of State

May 22

Senate

Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor