AN ACT CONCERNING THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL, A DEPUTY STATE FIRE MARSHAL, THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE FIRE MARSHAL TRAINING COUNCIL AND A FIRE AND CATASTROPHIC RESTORATION BUSINESS LICENSE.

HB 6965 requires all businesses providing fire and catastrophic restoration services (like property repair after fires, water damage, or disasters) to obtain a license from the State Fire Marshal's office. It establishes a $150 initial license fee and $100 annual renewal fee, with fines up to $1,000 per violation for operating without a license. The bill also mandates the State Fire Marshal to maintain a public registry listing licensed businesses, their status (e.g., in good standing), and any filed complaints. This directly affects restoration companies, contractors, and service providers operating in Connecticut, effective October 1, 2025.