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CT HB05247

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Insurance and Real Estate Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows a plaintiff who prevails in any action concerning a first party claim under a homeowners insurance policy to recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2014, and applies to actions commenced on or after that date.

  • Creates a new statutory section establishing the right to attorney's fees and costs in homeowners insurance disputes.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Award Of Costs And Attorney's Fees In An Action Concerning A Homeowners Insurance Policy.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/11

3/7/2014

Committee Referrals

Insurance and Real Estate2/19/2014

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