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CT SB00300

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Banking Committee

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new exemption to Connecticut's debt collection statute protecting any portion of a joint bank account (under section 36a-290) in which the debtor has no equitable interest

  • Protects non-debtor account holders from having their funds seized when they share a joint account with someone facing debt collection

  • Amends Section 52-352b of the general statutes, which lists all property exempt from debt collection for natural persons

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Debt Collection Exemption Relating To Joint Accounts.

Last Action

Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 12:00 PM

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Banking2/26/2026

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