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CT HB06924

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the monetary threshold for small claims actions from $5,000 to $10,000 in money damages, effective October 1, 2015
  • Establishes a tiered filing fee structure: $90 for claims up to $5,000 and $150 for claims between $5,000 and $10,000
  • Maintains existing exception allowing tenant security deposit claims to exceed the jurisdictional limit if authorized by rental agreement or state statute
  • Applies to small claims actions and counterclaims filed on or after October 1, 2015
  • Motion to transfer a small claims case to regular docket requires a $125 fee

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Amount Of Damages That May Be Claimed In A Small Claims Action.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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