Connecticut HB5440: AN ACT CONCERNING THE AWARD OF REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES BY THE COURT IN ENTRY AND DETAINER CASES.

What the bill says

An act concerning the award of reasonable attorney's fees by the court in entry and detainer cases. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING THE AWARD OF REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES BY THE COURT IN ENTRY AND DETAINER CASES. Assembly convened: Section 1. Subsection (a) of section 47a-45a of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): (a) If it is found (1) that a forcible entry has been made into the land, tenement or dwelling unit, or (2) that the same are detained with force and strong hand, or (3) that damage has been caused to the premises or damage to or removal of or detention of the personal property of the possessor, or (4) that the party put out of possession would be required to cause damage to the premises or commit a breach of the peace in order to regain possession, as complained of, the judge shall render judgment that the complainant be restored to, and reseized of, the premises or that the personal property removed or detained be returned to the complainant, and shall award a writ of restitution accordingly. The complainant shall recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees from the person complained of. Execution shall be granted against the person LCO No. 2481 1 of Raised Bill No. 5440 complained of. Sec. 2. Section 47a-46 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu …

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Sponsors

• Jonathan Jacobson (D, 148) · primary sponsor
• Jason Doucette (D, 13)
• John-Michael Parker (D, 101)

Latest actions

1. March 16, 2026: Public Hearing 03/20
2. March 3, 2026: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

Common questions

What is HB5440?

HB5440 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING THE AWARD OF REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES BY THE COURT IN ENTRY AND DETAINER CASES.

What does HB5440 do?

In its own words: An act concerning the award of reasonable attorney's fees by the court in entry and detainer cases. assembly convened.

What is the status of HB5440?

In committee as of March 16, 2026. Latest action: Public Hearing 03/20 (March 16, 2026).

Who sponsored HB5440?

Jonathan Jacobson (D, 148), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB5440?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05440&which_year=2026