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CT SB01041

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

Senate

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the monetary limit for general small claims actions from $5,000 to $7,500, effective October 1, 2023
  • Maintains the $15,000 limit for home improvement and new home construction contractor claims
  • Exempts libel and slander actions from small claims procedure eligibility
  • Allows tenant security deposit claims to exceed the jurisdictional limit if authorized by rental agreement or state statute
  • Requires parties transferring small claims matters to regular docket to pay applicable fees, with exceptions for state officials acting in official capacity

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing The Jurisdictional Monetary Limit In Small Claims Matters.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/22

3/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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