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SB 191

AN ACT EXEMPTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY BOND REQUIREMENTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stephen Harding

SB 191 exempts Connecticut nonprofits from insurance and indemnity bond requirements, potentially reducing costs but raising accountability and public protection concerns.

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Bill Summary · SB 191

Legislative bill overview

SB 191 would exempt nonprofit organizations from requirements to obtain insurance and indemnity bonds that are otherwise mandated for various business activities and contracts in Connecticut. The bill appears to create a broad categorical exemption rather than specifying which insurance or bond requirements would be waived or under what conditions.

Why is this important

Insurance and indemnity bonds protect the public, government entities, and contracting parties from financial losses due to fraud, negligence, or breach of contract. Exempting nonprofits could reduce their operational costs and administrative burden, but may also eliminate financial safeguards that protect vulnerable populations served by nonprofits and public funds they may receive.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's language does not clarify which specific insurance requirements (liability, professional, bonding) or situations would be exempt, potentially creating legal confusion or unintended consequences
  • Risk allocation: Nonprofits serve vulnerable populations (children, elderly, disabled individuals); removing insurance requirements could leave clients and families without recourse if harm occurs
  • Public fund protection: Nonprofits receiving government grants or contracts may need insurance protections to safeguard taxpayer dollars and ensure accountability
  • Competitive disadvantage: For-profit competitors would retain insurance requirements while nonprofit competitors would not, potentially creating unfair market conditions
  • Blanket vs. targeted approach: The exemption may be overly broad rather than narrowly tailored to specific nonprofit categories or low-risk activities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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