HB 5257

Connecticut House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 20, 2026.

AN ACT PROHIBITING A LANDLORD FROM REQUIRING A SECURITY DEPOSIT IN EXCESS OF ONE MONTH'S RENT FROM ANY TENANT.

Bill ID CT-2026-HB-5257
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee Housing Committee
House in_committee 2026-02-20
Housing
Summary

To prohibit landlords from requiring a security deposit in excess of one month's rent from any tenant.

Sponsor
Housing Committee
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-18 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-20 Status in_committee
2026-02-20 Latest Action PUBLIC HEARING
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