CT HB05373 | 2020 | General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Committee Bill
Status: Introduced on February 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-03-10 - Joint Favorable
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

To: (1) Modify both the permissible and required terms of home improvement contracts; (2) preclude home improvement contractors from engaging in certain conduct to induce owners to enter into home improvement contracts; (3) require home improvement contractors to notify the commissioner regarding changes in their business names, trade names and addresses; (4) require home improvement contractors to maintain insurance coverage; (5) expand the required content of the application for a certificate of registration as a home improvement contractor; and (6) modify the grounds on which the Commissioner of Consumer Protection may (A) reprimand or place a home improvement contractor or salesperson on probation, or (B) revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew a certificate of registration as a home improvement contractor or salesperson.

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Title

An Act Concerning Home Improvement Contractors And Salespersons.

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Roll Calls

2020-03-10 - Joint - INS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (Y: 13 N: 4 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-03-10HouseJoint Favorable
2020-03-05HousePublic Hearing 03/10
2020-02-27HouseReferred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate

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