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HB 5227CONNECTICUTSession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

Connecticut requires registration for commercial mold remediators and licensing for fire restoration businesses

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

Last action · April 7, 2026: Referred by House to Committee on AppropriationsSponsors: Steven Winter and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Beginning January 1, 2027, the State of Connecticut requires businesses to register with the Department of Consumer Protection, and mandates that fire and catastrophic restoration businesses obtain an active license, follow professional standards, and enroll in an emergency access system.

Why it matters

Commercial mold remediators and property restoration companies face new annual fees of $150 for initial licensing, mandatory employee identification badges, and fines up to $1,000 for operating without a license.

Background
  • The General Law Committee reported the substitute bill favorably to the House of Representatives during the February 2026 session. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Commercial mold remediators

Commercial mold remediators must obtain state certification, register with the Department of Consumer Protection, and follow ANSI/IICRC S520 standards.

Directly affected

Fire and catastrophic restoration businesses

Fire and catastrophic restoration businesses must pay initial licensing and renewal fees, enroll in an emergency access system, issue employee badges, and face public registry disclosures.

Directly affected

Department of Consumer Protection

The department must establish registries, process registrations and licenses, adopt implementing regulations, and investigate complaints.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs to register as a commercial mold remediator?
Anyone performing for compensation, using the title 'mold remediator', or advertising commercial mold remediation services in Connecticut must register with the Department of Consumer Protection starting January 1, 2027.
What standards must commercial mold remediators follow?
Registered commercial mold remediators must perform all work in accordance with the ANSI/IICRC S520 'Standard for Professional Mold Remediation' or any commissioner-approved successor standard.
What are the fees for a fire and catastrophic restoration license?
The initial application fee is $150, and the annual renewal fee is $100.
What extra identification is required for restoration workers during a disaster?
When working in an area under a governor or presidential disaster or transportation emergency declaration, employees must wear both their standard identification badge and standardized credentials issued through the or an approved equivalent.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

10 actions
  1. Apr 7, 2026House
    Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
  2. Mar 30, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    File Number 234
  3. Mar 30, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 190
  4. Mar 30, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  5. Mar 30, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
  6. Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/30/26 12:00 PM
Show 4 earlier actions
  1. Mar 12, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
  2. Mar 11, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Joint Favorable Substitute
  3. Feb 19, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 02/23
  4. Feb 18, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Referred to Joint Committee on General Law

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Steven WinterHouse · District 94DemocraticCosponsor
Cristin McCarthy VaheyHouse · District 133DemocraticCosponsor

Discoveries

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financial connection99% confidence

State Fiscal Impact

Implementing the bill requires the Department of Consumer Protection to hire three new employees, resulting in direct costs of $188,958 in FY 27 and $243,944 in FY 28.

Department of Consumer Protection

Connected Entities

Rep. Lemar, Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey, Department of Consumer Protection and 4 more
PersonRep. Lemar“Chairperson of the General Law Committee.”Map →
PersonRep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey“Cosponsor from the 133rd District.”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Consumer Protection“State agency responsible for registering mold remediators and licensing restorat”Map →
OrganizationInstitute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification“Organization providing mold remediation specialist certification.”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Law Committee“Legislative committee reporting the substitute bill.”Map →
PersonRep. Steven Winter“Cosponsor from the 94th District.”Map →
OrganizationNational Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors“Organization providing mold remediator certification.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

cga.ct.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy15
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