HB 5227 Connecticut House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING COMMERCIAL MOLD REMEDIATION AND FIRE AND CATASTROPHIC RESTORATION BUSINESSES.

HB 5227 requires anyone performing paid mold remediation in Connecticut to hold a state-issued certification starting January 1, 2027. Certification must be obtained from approved organizations like the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) or the National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORM), with existing licensed contractors exempt from this requirement. The law also mandates a public awareness campaign about mold health risks and annual reports from the Department of Consumer Protection on mold science, remediation standards, and recommended policy changes. These provisions directly affect mold remediation service providers, aiming to standardize practices and improve public safety information.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 18, 2026 Last action Apr 7, 2026

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Raised Bill → GL Joint Favorable Substitute · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to expand its scope from general mold remediation to specifically cover commercial mold remediation and fire/catastrophic restoration businesses. This change adds new definitions for these specific industries, creates a new licensing requirement for fire and catastrophic restoration work, and updates the act's title to reflect the broader regulatory focus.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from regulating only mold remediation to also regulating fire and catastrophic restoration businesses, while narrowing the mold remediation requirement to apply only to commercial properties rather than residential ones.

SCOPE

The act's title and subject matter were changed to include 'Commercial Mold Remediation' and 'Fire and Catastrophic Restoration Businesses' in addition to general mold remediation.

DEFINITION

New definitions were added for 'Commercial mold remediation' (excluding residential work), 'Engage in fire and catastrophic restoration work', and 'Fire and catastrophic restoration business'.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement to hold a certificate of registration was updated to specifically apply to 'commercial mold remediation' instead of all mold remediation, exempting residential contractors from this specific mold requirement.

A new licensing section was added requiring a specific 'fire and catastrophic restoration license' for businesses engaging in that type of work, including application fees and renewal procedures.

ENFORCEMENT

The violation clause was updated to reference sections 2 through 4 (covering commercial mold and fire restoration) instead of the previous sections 2 through 7 (which included residential mold and review/reporting sections).

TIMELINE

Sections requiring the Department to conduct public awareness campaigns, comprehensive technology reviews, and annual reports to the legislature were removed from the final substitute version.

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Committee

Apr 7, 2026

Lower · Passed

REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

lower

Feb 18, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON General Law

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors