CT HB05222

Professional engineer and land surveyor license renewal periods change from annual to biennial, with renewal fees set at $570 and initial license fees doubling from $220 to $440, effective October 1, 2026

Funeral service contract requirements strengthened: escrow deposits must be made within 3 days (reduced from 15), purchaser notification within 5 days (reduced from 10), and purchasers must receive and review a DCP fact sheet before signing

Irrevocable funeral service contracts gain a 3-day cancellation right, with full refund required within 20 business days if cancelled

Skilled trade businesses (plumbing, piping) must designate a contractor of record who is an owner or direct employee, licensed in good standing, and may only serve one business at a time

Background checks for homemaker-companion agency employees expanded from local to state and national criminal background checks; continuing education requirements for registered interior designers are eliminated