HB 7078 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM REAL PROPERTY, CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR REAL ESTATE LICENSEES, REQUIRING A STUDY OF RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY WHOLESALING AND REVISING THE TITLE OF A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON TO A REAL ESTATE AGENT.

HB 7078 establishes a process for property owners to request police removal of unauthorized occupants. It defines "unauthorized persons" as individuals not current/former tenants or immediate family, requiring owners to submit a verified affidavit proving they've directed the person to leave and lack valid lease or rental documentation. Police must verify the affidavit and serve a notice to vacate, with owners restored to possession. The bill also includes a civil remedy allowing wrongful removal victims to recover triple the fair market rent and attorney fees. (Note: Other provisions in the title - continuing education for licensees, a wholesaling study, and title changes - are not detailed in the bill text and are not summarized here.)

Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

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Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Last action May 5, 2025

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Raised Bill → INS Joint Favorable Substitute · 6 edits

MODERATE

This bill was revised from a 'Raised Bill' to an 'INS Joint Favorable Substitute' version, primarily changing the enforcement authority from state marshals to police officers and updating the bill's title to focus on real estate wholesaling and agent terminology rather than unauthorized person removal. The core provisions regarding unauthorized person removal remain largely intact but now involve police officers instead of state marshals.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from primarily addressing unauthorized person removal with state marshal enforcement to a more balanced approach that includes real estate wholesaling study requirements and revises real estate salesperson titles to 'real estate agents'.

ENFORCEMENT

Changed enforcement authority from 'state marshal' to 'police officer' throughout the unauthorized person removal provisions.

Added authority for police officers to arrest unlawful occupants for trespassing, vandalism, theft, or other crimes.

DEFINITION

Added definition for 'police officer' referencing section 7-294a of the general statutes.

REQUIREMENT

Modified affidavit requirements to include additional documentation about rental payments and updated identification attachment requirements.

Removed the requirement that unauthorized persons must not produce documentation proving residence during the preceding twelve months.

SCOPE

Changed the act title to focus on real estate wholesaling study and revising real estate salesperson titles rather than unauthorized person removal.

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Committee

Apr 29, 2025

Lower · Passed

REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

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Mar 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Insurance and Real Estate

lower

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