Connecticut legislation · 2026 General Assembly
Connecticut HB5381: AN ACT CONCERNING UNLAWFUL FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTICES.
Status: Signed into law, May 19, 2026
What the bill says
An act concerning unlawful funeral service practices. assembly convened.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT CONCERNING UNLAWFUL FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTICES. Assembly convened: Section 1. (NEW) (Effective from passage) (a) As used in this section: (1) "Funeral service contract" means a funeral service contract, as defined in section 42-200 of the general statutes, as amended by this act, that is entered into on or before July 1, 2026; (2) "Beneficiary" has the same meaning as provided in section 42-200 of the general statutes, as amended by this act; (3) "Purchaser" has the same meaning as provided in section 42-200 of the general statutes, as amended by this act; and (4) "Eligible person" means a beneficiary or purchaser of a funeral service contract, the estate of a beneficiary or a legally authorized agent of a beneficiary. (b) There is established a separate, nonlapsing account to be known as the "funeral service guaranty account". The account shall contain (1) any amounts appropriated or otherwise made available by the state for the purposes of this section, (2) any moneys required by law to be Substitute House Bill No. 5381 deposited in the account, and (3) gifts, grants, donations or bequests made for the purposes of this section. Investment earnings credited to the assets of the account shall become part of the assets of the account. The State Treasurer shall administer the account. (c) All moneys deposited in …
Sponsors
- Kevin Brown (D, 56) · primary sponsor
- Jeffrey Gordon (R, 35)
- Anthony Nolan (D, 39)
- Tammy Nuccio (R, 53)
- Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
- Kenneth Gucker (D, 138)
- Jaime Foster (D, 57)
Latest actions
- : Signed by the Governor
- : Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- : Transmitted to the Secretary of State
- : Public Act 26-57
- : On Consent Calendar / In Concurrence
- : Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A
- : Senate Adopted House Amendment Schedule A
- : File Number 744
- : Senate Calendar Number 484
- : Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Votes
- Senate Roll Call 336 (May 6, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Roll Call 125 (April 28, 2026): 146 yea, 0 nay, passed
- APP Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (April 1, 2026): 49 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: Consumer Protection Department, Crime victims compensation, Consumer protection, State funds
Common questions
- What is HB5381?
- HB5381 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING UNLAWFUL FUNERAL SERVICE PRACTICES.
- What does HB5381 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning unlawful funeral service practices. assembly convened.
- What is the status of HB5381?
- Signed into law as of May 19, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (May 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5381?
- Kevin Brown (D, 56), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5381?
- On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05381&which_year=2026
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