General Assembly Raised Bill No. 337 amends Section 47a-42 of the general statutes to clarify the responsibilities of plaintiffs regarding the personal property of evicted tenants. The bill stipulates that upon entering a judgment for eviction, the defendant and any occupants must remove their possessions immediately unless execution is stayed. If the belongings are not removed after the stay expires, the plaintiff is required to hold and store the possessions for at least fifteen days. The bill removes the previous requirement for a state marshal to manage the removal and storage, placing this responsibility on the plaintiff instead. Additionally, the bill mandates that if the fair market value of the stored possessions exceeds one hundred dollars, the plaintiff must record their nature and may charge the defendant reasonable costs for storage and disposition.

The legislation also outlines a notification process for defendants regarding their stored possessions, detailing how they can reclaim them and any associated costs. After the fifteen-day holding period and reasonable notification efforts, the plaintiff may dispose of the items as they see fit. If the sale of the possessions generates proceeds that exceed the defendant's outstanding debts, the plaintiff is obligated to return the excess to the defendant upon request. Furthermore, the bill updates the fee structure for officers involved in the eviction process, allowing them to claim fees for time and expenses related to the removal and securing of property. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2026, and the bill amends sections 47a-42 and 52-261(b) of current law.