Connecticut House Bill HB06212

Connecticut 2015 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/22/15
• Refer: 1/22/15

Caption

An Act Concerning Property That Is Exempt From The Execution Of A Judgment.

Impact

If enacted, the bill will significantly impact property owners facing judgment executions. By raising the homestead exemption, it aims to offer greater protection to homeowners from creditors, allowing them to retain more of their property value. The adjustment to the exemption related to hospital services will similarly protect individuals who may be burdened with medical debts, thereby safeguarding a portion of their assets even when facing legal financial claims.

Summary

House Bill 6212 proposes amending subsection (t) of section 52-352b of the general statutes to update the exemptions from the execution of a judgment specifically related to homestead properties and amounts due from money judgments for hospital services. The bill seeks to adjust the homestead exemption value to $98,000 and the exemption for hospital services to $163,300. This amendment intends to reflect inflationary increases that have occurred since these amounts were last updated in 2003.

Contention

While raising these exemption limits generally receives support for providing financial relief and stability, there may be contention from creditors and financial institutions who argue that such exemptions limit their ability to recover debts owed. Balancing the interests of homeowners and those recovering debts could be a point of debate during the legislative process as stakeholders weigh the implications of the proposed changes.