AN ACT CONCERNING CONTINUING REAL ESTATE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, PUBLIC MARKETING OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS AND REVISING THE TITLE OF A REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON TO A REAL ESTATE AGENT.
This bill requires Connecticut real estate agents to complete 12 hours of approved continuing education every two years, pay an $8 processing fee for license renewals, and face fines ($315 or $625) for missing deadlines. It defines "actively marketed" properties as those with visible signage, broker listings in the multiple listing service, or weekly print/electronic ads containing contact information. The bill also updates licensing terminology by changing "real estate salesperson" to "real estate agent" throughout state law. These changes directly affect all licensed real estate professionals in Connecticut.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
May 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Signed May 27, 2026
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What changed between versions
Raised Bill
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INS Joint Favorable Substitute
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3 edits
MINOR
The bill was converted from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has been amended and approved by both legislative chambers. The most significant substantive change is the effective date for new provisions, which was moved from 'upon passage' to 'January 1, 2027.' Additionally, the definition of 'actively marketed' was expanded to include weekly advertisements in electronic media and the distribution of printed ads.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on real estate licensing and the Connecticut Real Estate Center, but the applicability of new rules has been delayed by approximately one year.
TIMELINE
The effective date for new provisions regarding real estate marketing and the Real Estate Center was changed from 'upon passage' to 'January 1, 2027,' delaying implementation.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'actively marketed' was expanded to explicitly include placing advertisements weekly in electronic media and distributing printed advertisements.
TECHNICAL
The bill title was changed from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill,' and the page count was updated from 49 pages to 47 pages, reflecting amendments made during the legislative process.
Floor votes · Senate May 4, 2026 · House May 4, 2026
How they voted
36–0
Passed
Total votes 36
May 4, 2026
D
Democratic25
100% Yea
R
Republican11
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
6
Committee
2
Amendments
2
May 27, 2026
Signed into law
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
upper
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HOUSE PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
lower
May 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
HOUSE ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
SEN. PASSED, SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
SEN. ADOPTED SEN. AMEND. SCH. A
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Insurance and Real Estate
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joshua Hall
DDemocratic
P
Kathy Kennedy
RRepublican
P
Tom Delnicki
RRepublican
P
Tony Hwang
RRepublican
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