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CT HB07078
Bill
Status
2/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
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Property owners may request police to immediately remove unauthorized occupants by submitting a sworn affidavit, effective October 1, 2025; wrongfully removed persons can sue for restoration of possession, actual damages, triple fair market rent, and attorney's fees
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Real estate continuing education courses (minimum 2 hours each, totaling 12 hours per renewal period) may now be offered at broker offices or franchise locations; late completion penalties are $315 if completed within 2 months after license expiration, $625 if completed within 2-4 months
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Commissioner of Consumer Protection must study residential real property wholesaling practices, hold at least one public hearing, and submit findings to the Insurance Committee by February 1, 2026
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Changes the official title of "real estate salesperson" to "real estate agent" throughout Connecticut statutes, updating approximately 25 statutory sections accordingly
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Removal Of Unauthorized Persons From Real Property, Continuing Education Requirements For Real Estate Licensees, Requiring A Study Of Residential Real Property Wholesaling And Revising The Title Of A Real Estate Salesperson To A Real Estate Agent.
Last Action
Motion Failed (JF)
5/5/2025