SB 337 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE CONCERNING THE REMOVAL AND STORAGE OF PROPERTY OF EVICTED TENANTS.

SB 337 modifies how landlords handle tenants' belongings after an eviction judgment. It requires landlords to store possessions for at least 15 days, provide clear written notice about reclaiming items (including costs), and make reasonable efforts to notify tenants before selling unclaimed property. If tenants don’t claim belongings within 15 days, landlords must sell them at public auction after posting notices, with proceeds covering storage costs and returning any excess to the tenant. The bill directly affects tenants facing eviction and landlords managing abandoned property, ensuring transparency in handling personal effects.

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026

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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → HSG Joint Favorable Substitute · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' with a significant shift in focus. Instead of immediately repealing existing eviction property laws and setting new rules for storage and sales, the new version establishes a temporary Task Force to study the current system. The bill now mandates that this group analyze costs, efficiency, and potential improvements before any new laws are enacted.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from immediate legislative action (repealing and rewriting statutes) to a study and recommendation phase. It no longer directly alters the rights of tenants or landlords regarding property removal and storage.

REQUIREMENT

The bill no longer repeals Section 47a-42 of the general statutes or sets new rules for how property is stored, sold, or returned to tenants.

A new Task Force is created to study the removal and storage of evicted tenants' property, examining costs and recommending statutory changes.

TIMELINE

The Task Force must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the housing committee by January 1, 2027, or when the report is submitted, whichever is later.

ELIGIBILITY

The Task Force membership includes specific representatives from the House and Senate, including state marshals and municipal representatives, appointed by legislative leaders.

ENFORCEMENT

Detailed enforcement mechanisms, such as specific notice periods for evictions, auction procedures, and plaintiff obligations for storing property, were removed as they are now subjects of the study.

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Committee

Mar 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

upper

Feb 26, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing

upper

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors