General Assembly Raised Bill No. 369 introduces new regulations for owners of residential elevator buildings in Connecticut, effective October 1, 2026. The bill defines "exempt property" as municipal or state-owned properties and buildings undergoing renovation. Key requirements include providing 24-hour advance notice for scheduled elevator maintenance, adhering to industry maintenance standards, and ensuring elevators are operational to prevent inoperability. Owners are also mandated to install a Knox box for emergency access, repair inoperable elevators within specified timeframes, and display bilingual emergency contact signage.

The legislation outlines enforcement mechanisms, including penalties for non-compliance, with fines of up to $250 per day for violations after a citation is issued. The Department of Administrative Services will oversee enforcement, investigate complaints, and issue citations. Owners can contest citations by notifying the department within ten days, leading to a scheduled hearing. Additionally, the bill establishes a nonlapsing "elevator account" for funds collected under this legislation, which will be used by the Department of Administrative Services to implement the bill's provisions.