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CT HB07041

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2015

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires notice of motor vehicle repossession to inform the buyer that they are responsible for removing all personal property from the vehicle prior to the repossession date.

  • Mandates that within one day of repossessing a motor vehicle, the contract holder must mail written notice to the buyer stating they have 15 days to remove their personal property at no cost.

  • Imposes a three-day deadline for the contract holder to provide written notice of the unaccelerated amount due and actual retaking and storage expenses.

  • Subjects the contract holder to forfeiture of retaking and storage expense claims if they fail to provide the required notice within the specified timeframe.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning An Individual's Ability To Reclaim Personal Possessions From A Repossessed Motor Vehicle.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/25

3/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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