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HB 5285·CT·house

AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN MOTOR VEHICLES.

In CommitteeFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Brandon Chafee
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PUBLIC HEARING 0227

Feb 20, 2026

Summary

The bill creates a uniform schedule that reduces a vehicle’s assessed value each year based on its manufacturer’s suggested retail price, never dropping below $500. Municipalities may choose a steeper depreciation schedule by vote and must notify the state. It affects all motor‑vehicle owners and local tax authorities by defining how vehicle values are calculated for property taxes starting in 2026.

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