Connecticut SB300: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEBT COLLECTION EXEMPTION RELATING TO JOINT ACCOUNTS.

What the bill says

An act establishing a debt collection exemption relating to joint accounts. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEBT COLLECTION EXEMPTION RELATING TO JOINT ACCOUNTS. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 52-352b of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): The following property of any natural person shall be exempt: (1) Necessary apparel, bedding, foodstuffs, household furniture and appliances; (2) Tools, books, instruments, farm animals and livestock feed, which are necessary to the exemptioner in the course of his or her occupation, profession or farming operation; (3) Burial plot for the exemptioner and his or her immediate family; (4) Public assistance payments and any wages earned by a public assistance recipient under an incentive earnings or similar program; (5) Health and disability insurance payments; LCO No. 1772 1 of Raised Bill No. (6) Health aids necessary to enable the exemptioner to work or to sustain health; (7) Workers' compensation, Social Security, veterans and unemployment benefits; (8) Court-approved payments for child support; (9) Arms and military equipment, uniforms or musical instruments owned by any member of the militia or armed forces of the United States; (10) Up to two motor vehicles to the value of seven thousand dollars in the aggregate, provided value shall be determined as the fair market value of the motor vehicles less the amount of all liens and security interests which encumber …

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Sponsors

• Martin Looney (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Fred Gee (D, 126)
• Tom Delnicki (R, 14)
• Martha Marx (D, 20)
• Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
• Tony Hwang (R, 28)
• Patricia Miller (D, 27)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: House Calendar Number 563
2. May 4, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
3. May 4, 2026: Transmitted Pursuant To Joint Rule 17
4. May 4, 2026: Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
5. May 4, 2026: Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 5649
6. April 13, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
7. April 13, 2026: No New File by Committee on Judiciary
8. April 13, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
9. April 13, 2026: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
10. April 10, 2026: Joint Favorable

Votes

• Senate Roll Call 237 (May 4, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (April 10, 2026): 33 yea, 7 nay, passed
• BA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) (March 10, 2026): 10 yea, 3 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB300?

SB300 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT ESTABLISHING A DEBT COLLECTION EXEMPTION RELATING TO JOINT ACCOUNTS.

What does SB300 do?

In its own words: An act establishing a debt collection exemption relating to joint accounts. assembly convened.

What is the status of SB300?

Passed one chamber as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: House Calendar Number 563 (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SB300?

Martin Looney (D, 11), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB300?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00300&which_year=2026