Rep. Delnicki Testifies Before Judiciary Committee About Crumbling Foundations

State Representative Tom Delnicki testified during a public hearing of the Judiciary Committee on Monday, March 26, 2018 in support of Senate Bill Number 518: An Act Concerning Additional Assistance For Homeowners With Crumbling Concrete Foundations.

Thousands of families across northeastern Connecticut have been devastated by crumbling foundations. This proposal would require homeowners’ insurance policies to provide coverage for the peril of collapse, including impairment of the structural integrity of the home, and mitigation undertaken to prevent all or part of the home from falling down or caving in. This bill would also adjusts the deadline for filing claims under these circumstances to ensure that claims can be filed up to six years after the inception of the loss.

“Today was an opportunity to testify in support of legislation that will help the victims of crumbling foundations,” Rep. Delnicki said. “I was glad to see people from South Windsor at the public hearing and a number of legislative friends and allies testify. The issue continues to be a focus of mine and I will not tire in seeking a solution to this problem.”