Proposed Bill No. 454, introduced by Senator Sampson of the 16th District, aims to amend section 38a-331 of the general statutes. The bill seeks to change the current mandatory surcharge imposed on certain homeowners insurance policies to an optional payment. This means that if the bill is enacted, homeowners with these specific insurance policies would no longer be required to pay the surcharge; instead, they would have the choice to opt-in or opt-out of paying it.

The purpose of the bill is clearly stated as intending to provide relief to insured homeowners by removing the obligation to pay the Healthy Homes Fund surcharge and instead making it a voluntary payment. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Insurance and Real Estate for consideration. No specific insertions or deletions from the current law are provided in the text summary provided.