Connecticut HB5263: AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS.

What the bill says

An act concerning the assignment of post-loss homeowners and commercial property insurance benefits, consumer bill of rights and revising disclosure requirements for home improvement contractors and salespersons. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective January 1, 2027) (a) As used in this section: (1) "Assignee" means any person who is assigned any post-loss benefit under a homeowners insurance policy or commercial property insurance policy through an assignment agreement; (2) "Assignment agreement" means any instrument that assigns, transfers or acquires, in whole or in part, any post-loss benefit under a homeowners insurance policy or commercial property insurance policy providing coverage for a residential or commercial property, to or from any person commencing any repair, inspection, remediation or mitigation following a loss on such residential or commercial property; (3) "Assignor" means any person who assigns, transfers or acquires any post-loss benefit under a homeowners insurance policy or LCO No. 1575 1 of Raised Bill No. 5263 commercial property insurance policy to an assignee through an assignment agreement; (4) "Home improvement" has the same meaning as provided in section 20-419 of the general statutes, as amended by this act; (5) "Presuit settlement demand" means any monetary request submitted by an assignee in a written notice of intent to initiate litigation pursuant to subsection (g) of this section; and (6) "Presuit settlement offer" means any …

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Sponsors

• Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29) · primary sponsor
• Michael Quinn (D, 82)
• Stephen Meskers (D, 150)
• Savet Constantine (D, 42)
• Hector Arzeno (D, 151)
• Henry Genga (D, 10)
• Christine Pavalock-D'Amato (R, 77)
• Tony Hwang (R, 28)

Latest actions

1. April 30, 2026: File Number 747
2. April 30, 2026: Senate Calendar Number 498
3. April 30, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
4. April 29, 2026: Immediate Transmittal to the Senate
5. April 29, 2026: House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
6. April 29, 2026: House Adopted House Amendment Schedule A 4527
7. March 26, 2026: File Number 187
8. March 26, 2026: House Calendar Number 153
9. March 26, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
10. March 26, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Votes

• House Roll Call 137 (April 29, 2026): 149 yea, 1 nay, passed
• INS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 12, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB5263?

HB5263 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS.

What does HB5263 do?

In its own words: An act concerning the assignment of post-loss homeowners and commercial property insurance benefits, consumer bill of rights and revising disclosure requirements for home improvement contractors and salespersons. assembly convened.

What is the status of HB5263?

Passed one chamber as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: File Number 747 (April 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5263?

Wood, Kerry S. (D, 29), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5263?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05263&which_year=2026