CT SB00319

Prohibits mandatory alternative dispute resolution clauses in home improvement contracts, making any such contract invalid and unenforceable against the owner.

Maintains existing requirement that home improvement contracts include provisions for contractors to remind owners about periodic home improvement obligations via mailed card or letter 20-10 days before the deadline.

Extends prohibition on mandatory alternative dispute resolution clauses to new home construction contracts by amending section 20-417d to prohibit such clauses in consumer contracts.

Both amendments become effective July 1, 2014.