Legislative Update
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 3:09 AM

HB7112 An Act Concerning Housing And Homelessness And The Rental Assistance Program. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 3/10)
Status: File Number 274 (3/26)

To (1) establish a sewer system infrastructure support program, (2) prohibit requiring a lot size greater than one acre for construction of a residence, (3) prohibit a municipality from installing or constructing hostile architecture, (4) require the collection of data regarding LGBTQ youth and young adults, (5) modify the rental assistance program, (6) authorize bonding for municipalities administering a housing choice voucher home ownership program, (7) modify the Community Investment Fund to provide automatic bonding for affordable housing projects, (8) establish a middle housing grant pilot program, (9) establish a pilot program to provide portable showers and laundry facilities to persons experiencing homelessness, (10) establish a direct rental assistance pilot program, and (11) require the majority leaders' roundtable to study (A) establishing an Affordable Housing Real Estate Trust, (B) providing funding to individuals renovating properties in areas with low appraisal values, (C) establishing rental savings accounts and rental tax credits, and (D) establishing extreme temperature protocols to protect persons experiencing homelessness.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 3/4 1:30 PM @ ROOM 1E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB7140 An Act Concerning Fair Rent Commission Proceedings. - SUPPORT (TRACKED ON 3/10)
Status: JUD Public Hearing: Mon 3/17 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/13)

To require that a proper record be made in fair rent commission hearings ensuring that a party aggrieved by an order of a fair rent commission has a meaningful opportunity to appeal such order under section 7-148e of the general statutes.

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Hearing Date(s):
Mon 3/17 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB7162 An Act Reforming The Motor Vehicle Towing Statutes. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 3/10)
Status: Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/07/25 12:00 PM (3/31)

To reform motor vehicle towing statutes, provide protections for motor vehicle owners whose vehicles are towed and establish a consumer bill of rights regarding towing.

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Hearing Date(s):
Mon 3/10 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB7209 An Act Concerning Legal Proceedings Involving Housing Matters And The Impermissible Use Of Pricing Algorithms And Competitors' Sensitive Data To Set Rental Prices. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 3/10)
Status: JUD Public Hearing: Mon 3/17 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (3/13)

To provide additional legal protections to persons who are negatively impacted by housing discrimination, improper denials of affordable housing applications and the use of unfair business practices when calculating rental prices for residential dwelling units.

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Hearing Date(s):
Mon 3/17 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1385 An Act Requiring The Insurance Commissioner To Conduct A Study Of Flood Insurance Coverage Options For Owners Of Residential Or Commercial Property. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 3/10)
Status: File Number 214 (3/25)

To require the Insurance Commissioner to conduct a study of flood insurance coverage options for owners of residential or commercial property in this state.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 3/4 9:00 AM @ ROOM 1E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1386 An Act Concerning Dog Breed And Therapy Animals In Insurance Underwriting And Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Penalty For Misrepresenting A Dog As A Service Animal. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 3/10)
Status: File Number 256 (3/26)

To: (1) Prohibit any homeowners insurance or tenants insurance policy from discriminating based on (A) harboring or owning any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds, or (B) owning any dog that is a dog trained or being trained as a service animal to assist blind, deaf or mobility impaired persons; and (2) require the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to evaluate the feasibility of establishing a penalty for intentional misrepresentation of a dog as a service animal to gain accommodations under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 3/4 9:00 AM @ ROOM 1E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6839 An Act Increasing The Number Of Children Permitted In Family Child Care Homes And Concerning The Operation Of Family Child Care Homes And Group Child Care Homes In Condominiums And Rental Units. - (TRACKED ON 3/6)
Status: File Number 229 (3/25)

To increase the maximum number of children being provided care in a family child care home from nine to twelve children.

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Hearing Date(s):
Thu 2/6 1:00 PM @ ROOM 1C AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6949 An Act Concerning A Landlord's Ability To Enter A Dwelling Unit. - (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: File Number 234 (3/25)

To prohibit a tenant from refusing to allow a landlord to enter such tenant's dwelling unit for six or more consecutive days.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6950 An Act Concerning The Income Threshold For Tenants Renting A Dwelling Unit In A Set-aside Development. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: File Number 267 (3/26)

To permit a tenant renting a dwelling unit in a set-aside development to continue renting such dwelling unit for three years after such tenant's income exceeds the statutory income threshold.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6962 An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study The Regulation Of Corporate Housing Acquisitions. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/24)

To establish a task force to study (1) the impact of the acquisition of residential real property by large corporate entities, and (2) policies to limit the number of such properties acquired by such entities or otherwise regulate such acquisitions.

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Hearing Date(s):
Wed 2/19 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1302 An Act Prohibiting The Eviction Of A Residential Tenant For Nonpayment Of Rent If The Landlord's Online Rental Payment System Prevents Such Payment Of Rent. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: File Number 205 (3/25)

To prohibit a landlord from evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent if the landlord's online rental payment system prevents the tenant from paying such rent.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1305 An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Municipal Penalties For Landlords For Health And Safety Violations. - SUPPORT AS AMENDED (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: File Number 206 (3/25)

To establish a task force to study municipal penalties for landlords for health and safety violations and determine other mechanisms to resolve such violations that encourage appropriate repairs and ensure tenants have habitable housing.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1317 An Act Concerning Liens For Violations Of The Housing Code. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: File Number 208 (3/25)

To specify that any unpaid penalty for a housing code violation or violation of public place ordinance shall constitute a lien upon the real estate against which the penalty was imposed from the date of such penalty.

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Hearing Date(s):
Wed 2/19 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6939 An Act Authorizing State Funding For The Right To Counsel Program. - (TRACKED ON 2/11)
Status: File Number 231 (3/25)

To authorize state funding for the right to counsel program.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6889 An Act Concerning Evictions For Cause. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 2/10)
Status: File Number 262 (3/26)

To require cause for the eviction of certain tenants and residents of mobile manufactured home parks.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6891 An Act Prohibiting A Landlord From Requiring A Security Deposit In Excess Of One Month's Rent From Any Tenant. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 2/10)
Status: File Number 264 (3/26)

To prohibit a landlord from requiring a security deposit in excess of one month's rent from any tenant.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6892 An Act Limiting The Increase Of Rental Charges Upon Transfer Of Residential Property To A New Owner. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 2/10)
Status: File Number 265 (3/26)

To limit the increase of rental charges upon transfer of residential property to a new owner.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6890 An Act Concerning The Rental Assistance Program. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 2/10)
Status: File Number 263 (3/26)

To modify provisions of the rental assistance program to (1) increase the effective duration of program certificates, (2) reduce eligible unit inspection periods, (3) require program payments to landlords to begin within ten days of the commencement of a qualifying tenancy, and (4) provide for the electronic signature and electronic submission of all program documents.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB12 An Act Concerning Connecticut's Housing Needs. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 2/6)
Status: File Number 251 (3/26)

To promote fair and equitable housing opportunities in every community in the state.

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Hearing Date(s):
Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1266 An Act Requiring The Posting Of Fair Rent Commission Bylaws And That The Hearings Of Such Commissions Be Open To The Public. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 2/6)
Status: File Number 72 (3/10)

To require the posting of any fair rent commission's bylaws on an Internet web site.

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Hearing Date(s):
Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1211 An Act Permitting The Use Of Nonattorney Representation Of A Tenant In A Housing Mediation Matter. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/30)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/30)

To permit tenants to utilize nonattorney representation during the mediation of a housing matter.

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SB1212 An Act Permitting Constables To Execute Evictions And Ejectments Within Their Jurisdiction. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/30)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/30)

To permit a constable to execute evictions and ejectments within the constable's jurisdiction.

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HB6787 An Act Requiring Certain Common Interest Communities Be Eligible For Tax Credits For Rehabilitation Of Historic Property. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/28)
Status: Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (1/31)

To make certain historic common interest communities eligible for tax credits for rehabilitation of historic property.

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HB6507 An Act Concerning The Authority Of The Attorney General To Initiate Legal Actions In Response To Alleged Discriminatory Housing Practices. - SUPPORT (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/24)

To permit the Attorney General to bring legal actions in response to alleged discriminatory housing practices.

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HB6564 An Act Prohibiting Smoking In Non-owner-occupied Apartment Buildings. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health (1/24)

To enhance and improve the health of residents of non-owner-occupied apartment buildings.

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SB997 An Act Requiring That Certain Eviction Records Be Sealed. - OPPOSE (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Change of Reference, House to Committee on Judiciary (2/6)

To require that certain eviction records be sealed.

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SB1130 An Act Concerning Intentional Misrepresentation Of A Dog As A Service Animal To Gain Accommodations. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/23)

To uphold the integrity of service animal protections under the ADA, discourage fraudulent behavior and ensure that individuals who rely on trained service animals for disabilities are not hindered or endangered by the misrepresentation of unqualified animals.

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HB5996 An Act Increasing The Property Tax Credit Against The Personal Income Tax For Certain Property Owners. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (1/22)

To increase the property tax credit against the personal income tax for owners of owner-occupied multifamily dwellings.

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HB6160 An Act Establishing A Cause Of Action Against A Person For Creating A Nuisance Due To The Smoke From Or Odor Of Cannabis. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/22)

To establish a cause of action against a person for a nuisance caused by the smoke from or odor of cannabis that results in interference with the use of one's property.

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HB6162 An Act Establishing Speedy Eviction Proceedings For The Removal Of Squatters. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/22)

To establish an expedited process for the eviction of persons unlawfully occupying premises with no legal right to do so.

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HB6338 An Act Permitting Removal Of An Unauthorized Individual From Real Property. - SUPPORT (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: File Number 227 (3/25)

To allow law enforcement to remove an individual who is unlawfully occupying real property in lieu of requiring a summary process action.

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Hearing Date(s):
Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6373 An Act Restricting Residency Of Registered Sex Offenders Near Schools And Day Care Facilities. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/23)

To prohibit registered sex offenders from residing near schools or day care facilities.

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HB6384 An Act Concerning Squatting. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (1/23)

To criminalize illegal squatting on private property.

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HB6493 An Act Requiring Owners Of Short-term Rentals To Register In A State-wide Registry And Pay A Tax On Units That Are Not Owner-occupied. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (2/6)

To require the owner of a short-term rental unit to register in a state-wide registry and pay a tax on such units that are not owner-occupied.

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HB5624 An Act Concerning Mold Remediation. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/19)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health (1/21)

To establish requirements for mold remediation of rental housing units and licensure of mold remediation contractors.

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HB5416 An Act Concerning The Regulation And Taxation Of Short-term Rental Properties And The Dedication Of A Portion Of The Room Occupancy Tax From Such Rentals. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/17)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding (1/17)

To (1) establish a state-wide short-term rentals registry and registration fee, (2) specify safety standards for such rentals and liability insurance requirements for the owners of such rentals, (3) dedicate fifty per cent of the room occupancy tax received by the state from such rentals to municipalities and twenty-five per cent of such revenue to the Tourism Fund, and (4) authorize municipalities to impose a supplemental room occupancy tax.

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HB5428 An Act Concerning Mobile Manufactured Home Parks. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/17)
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/24)

To (1) cap rent increases and ancillary fees imposed by mobile manufactured home park owners, (2) establish additional enforcement measures and penalties concerning mobile manufactured home park owners, (3) subject certain files to the Freedom of Information Act, (4) modify the method by which mobile manufactured homes are appraised, (5) modify the amount of relocation expenses paid to mobile manufactured home park residents, and (6) require mobile manufactured home park owners to submit reports to the Department of Consumer protection concerning fire hydrant water capacity and flow.

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Hearing Date(s):
Wed 3/19 12:00 PM @ ROOM 1A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB5111 An Act Concerning Mobile Manufactured Homes And Mobile Manufactured Home Parks. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/11)
Status: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office (3/24)

To (1) define "ancillary fee", (2) require each park owner to prepare and publish a comprehensive and itemized list of all ancillary fees payable by residents, (3) require that information concerning ancillary fees be included in the disclosure statement, (4) require the Department of Consumer Protection to establish a resident complaint process, (5) require that each park owner provide at least ninety days' advance written notice of a proposed rent increase, and (6) prohibit certain rental agreement provisions concerning ancillary fees.

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Hearing Date(s):
Wed 3/19 12:00 PM @ ROOM 1A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB408 An Act Concerning Funding For Affordable And Supportive Housing. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/10)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations (1/10)

To invest in affordable and supportive housing.

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SB409 An Act Concerning Investment In Supportive Housing And Home Ownership Initiatives. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/10)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations (1/10)

To promote investments in supportive housing initiatives and home ownership support initiatives.

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HB5002 An Act Concerning Housing And The Needs Of Homeless Persons. - MONITOR (TRACKED ON 1/8)
Status: File Number 222 (3/25)

To lower housing costs, increase housing options and better support homeless persons.

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Hearing Date(s):
Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB7036 An Act Requiring The Establishment Of Fair Rent Commissions. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/19)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Thu 2/27 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/21)

To require that every municipality create a fair rent commission or establish a joint or regional fair rent commission.

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Hearing Date(s):
Thu 2/27 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1340 An Act Permitting A Tenant To File A Complaint With A Fair Rent Commission Within Thirty Days Of Signing A New Lease. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/19)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 3/4 01:30 PM @ ROOM 1E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/28)

To permit a tenant to file a complaint with a fair rent commission within thirty days of signing a new lease.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 3/4 1:30 PM @ ROOM 1E AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6925 An Act Concerning The Establishment Of The Connecticut Home Energy Label And A Training Program For Energy Efficiency Auditors. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: ET Public Hearing: Tue 2/18 11:00 AM @ ROOM 1D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/14)

To establish a (1) standard, easy-to-understand labeling system to inform consumers of the energy efficiency and usage of a dwelling unit, and (2) training program for energy efficiency auditors.

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Tue 2/18 11:00 AM @ ROOM 1D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6938 An Act Increasing The Number Of Rental Assistance Program Certificates. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/14)

To increase the number of rental assistance program certificates.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6945 An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Municipal Penalties For Landlords For Health And Safety Violations. - SUPPORT WITH AMENDMENT DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/14)

Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6947 An Act Prohibiting Residential Rental Property Owners From Using Pricing Algorithms And Competitors' Sensitive Data To Set Rental Prices. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/14)

To prohibit residential rental property owners from using pricing algorithms and competitors' sensitive data to set rental prices.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1303 An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increasing Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/14)

To (1) require certain nonresident landlords, project-based housing providers or agents in charge of rental properties to register certain personal identifying information, and (2) increase penalties for repeat violations of building and fire codes.

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Hearing Date(s):
Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1304 An Act Prohibiting A Landlord From Retaliating Against A Tenant Who Prevails In A Fair Rent Commission Proceeding. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/12)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/14)

To prohibit a landlord from retaliating against a tenant who prevails in a fair rent commission proceeding.

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Tue 2/18 10:30 AM @ ROOM 2A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1245 An Act Establishing A Resilient Connecticut Strategy. - TBD DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/10)
Status: ENV Public Hearing: Mon 3/3 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/25)

To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.

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Hearing Date(s):
Mon 3/3 10:00 AM @ ROOM 2B AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB1268 An Act Requiring All Fair Rent Commission Hearings Be Open To The Public. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 2/6)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/7)

To require that all fair rent commission hearings be open to the public.

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Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6759 An Act Concerning The Eviction Process. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/27)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/28)

To modify the eviction process to increase its efficiency and fairness.

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SB1169 An Act Concerning A Landlord's Ability To Review The Criminal History Record Of A Prospective Tenant. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/27)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/28)

To allow a landlord to consider the criminal history record of a prospective tenant.

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HB6530 An Act Concerning Liens For Violations Of The Housing Code Or Public Place Ordinances. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development (1/24)

HB6650 An Act Streamlining The Building Permit And Inspection Process For Renovations Of Existing Multifamily Housing. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security (1/24)

To expedite renovations of existing multifamily housing to increase housing availability.

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HB6730 An Act Requiring Notification Of Flood Hazards To Potential Tenants Or Purchasers Of Real Property. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Insurance and Real Estate (2/6)

To require disclosure of flood hazards of real property prior to the lease or sale of such property.

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SB992 An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study Municipal Penalties For Landlords For Health And Safety Violations. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

SB993 An Act Prohibiting A Housing Provider From Considering A Prospective Tenant's Felony Conviction Record After A Certain Time Period. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To prohibit a housing provider from considering a prospective tenant's felony conviction record after a certain time period.

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SB994 An Act Requiring Bipartisan Membership Of Fair Rent Commissions. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To require that the membership of each municipal fair rent commission be bipartisan and consist of landlords who own property in such municipality and tenants who reside in such municipality.

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SB995 An Act Prohibiting The Eviction Of A Residential Tenant For Nonpayment Of Rent If The Landlord's Online Rental Payment System Prevents Such Payment Of Rent. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To prohibit a landlord from evicting a tenant for nonpayment of rent if the landlord's online rental payment system prevents the tenant from paying such rent.

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SB1096 An Act Establishing A Program To Provide Grants To Landlords To Create Affordable Housing. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To establish a program to provide grants to landlords to create affordable housing.

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SB1098 An Act Establishing A Tenant Opportunity To Purchase Program. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To establish a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase program to permit tenants in multifamily dwelling units the right to purchase the property, partner with an affordable housing purchaser or assign such right to purchase to a nonprofit or local housing authority.

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SB1127 An Act Requiring A Mold Inspection Of Rental Housing Units Prior To Leasing Such Units To A Tenant. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

To require a landlord to conduct a mold inspection of rental units prior to leasing such units to a tenant.

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SB1159 An Act Increasing Funding For Affordable Housing Development And Rental Assistance Programs And Expanding The Authority Of Fair Rent Commissions. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/26)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/7)

To increase funding for affordable housing development and rental assistance programs and expand the authority of fair rent commissions.

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Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6348 An Act Expanding The Protection Of Just Cause Eviction To All Tenants. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

To expand the protection of just cause eviction to all tenants.

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HB5927 An Act Concerning Incentives For The Replacement Of Residential Electric Resistance Heating Systems. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Energy and Technology (1/22)

To increase the rate of replacement of residential electric resistance heating systems by (1) identifying dwelling units that would benefit from such replacement, and (2) requiring additional marketing and incentives for the replacement of such systems.

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HB6110 An Act Providing Incentives For Conversion Of Commercial Buildings To Mixed-use Developments. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To provide incentives for developers to convert commercial buildings to mixed-use developments.

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HB6111 An Act Concerning Removal Of An Unauthorized Individual From Residential Real Property. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To establish an expedited procedure for removal of an unauthorized individual from residential real property and a cause of action for wrongful removal.

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HB6112 An Act Providing Municipalities With Guidance On Addressing Large-scale Corporate Acquisitions Of Residential Properties. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To provide municipalities with guidance on addressing large-scale corporate acquisitions of residential properties in order to maintain affordable housing, protect local buyers and prevent corporate entities from destabilizing local housing markets.

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HB6116 An Act Defining Squatter And Establishing A Process To Evict A Squatter. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To define a squatter and establish a process to evict a squatter.

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HB6124 An Act Concerning Fair Rent Commission Appeals. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To require that any appeal from a fair rent commission be in accordance with procedures set forth in section 4-183 of the general statutes.

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HB6128 An Act Concerning The Operation And Membership Of Fair Rent Commissions. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Incorporated In (3/18)

To establish procedures to ensure efficient operation of fair rent commissions.

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HB6129 An Act Requiring Each Municipality Establish A Fair Rent Commission Or Joint Fair Rent Commission. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/22)

To require each municipality to establish a fair rent commission or joint fair rent commission.

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HB6334 An Act Concerning The Income Threshold For Tenants Renting A Dwelling Unit In A Set-aside Development. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

HB6337 An Act Prohibiting A Landlord From Demanding A Security Deposit In Excess Of One Month's Rent From Any Tenant. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

To prohibit a landlord from demanding a security deposit in excess of one month's rent from any tenant.

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HB6339 An Act Concerning Summary Process Evictions Of Protected Tenants. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

To require a landlord to seek approval from a fair rent commission or the Superior Court prior to initiating a summary process eviction of a protected tenant.

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HB6341 An Act Concerning A Landlord's Ability To Enter A Dwelling Unit For The Purposes Of Showing Such Unit To Potential Purchasers Or Tenants. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

To prohibit a tenant from refusing to allow a landlord to enter such tenant's dwelling unit for the purposes of showing such dwelling unit to potential purchasers or tenants.

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HB6343 An Act Concerning Municipal Storage Of Possessions And Personal Effects Of Evicted Tenants. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

To eliminate the requirement that a municipality store the possessions and personal effects of an evicted tenant and require that such tenant be responsible for all costs associated with such storage.

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HB6344 An Act Concerning Certain Protections For Group And Family Child Care Homes. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Children (2/6)

To clarify and enforce protections for licensed group child care homes and licensed family child care homes and prevent landlords and common interest communities from placing restrictions on the operations of such homes.

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HB6354 An Act Permitting A Landlord To Inspect Rental Housing Units Every Six Months. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/23)

To permit a landlord to inspect rental housing units every six months to assess any damage.

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HB6478 An Act Prohibiting The Use Of Certain Software To Establish Occupancy Levels And Rental Rates For The Purpose Of Increasing Landlord And Property Manager Profits. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: GL Public Hearing: Fri 2/14 10:00 AM @ ROOM 1A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/7)

To prohibit the use of certain software that uses one or more algorithms to examine data for the purpose of increasing landlord and property manager profits by constraining housing supply and increasing rental rates.

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Fri 2/14 10:00 AM @ ROOM 1A AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

HB6490 An Act Establishing A Maximum Annual Rental Price Increase For Residential Leases And Permitting Tenants To File A Complaint Alleging Violations Of Such Maximum Annual Increase. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/24)

To establish a maximum annual rental price increase with certain limited exceptions, permit a tenant to file a complaint with the Department of Housing alleging violations of the maximum annual rental price increase, and provide enhanced penalties for such violations.

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HB6495 An Act Requiring A Landlord To Reimburse A Tenant For Spoiled Food Or Medicine Under Certain Conditions. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/24)

To require a landlord to reimburse a tenant for spoiled food or medicine due to the landlord's failure to repair refrigeration equipment or electrical malfunctions under certain conditions.

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HB6497 An Act Prohibiting Residential Rental Property Owners From Using Pricing Algorithms And Competitors' Sensitive Data To Set Rental Prices. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/25)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/24)

To prohibit residential rental property owners from using pricing algorithms and competitors' sensitive data to set rental prices.

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HB6447 An Act Limiting The Annual Rental Price Increase Of Certain Senior Living Facility Units And Requiring Sixty Days' Written Notice Of Such Increase. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/24)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Aging (1/24)

To limit the annual rental price increase of certain senior living facility units and require an operator of such senior living facility to provide sixty days' written notice of such increase.

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HB5434 An Act Including Workforce Housing In The Calculation Of The Threshold For The Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure Exemption. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/20)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/17)

To include workforce housing in the calculation of the ten per cent threshold for the affordable housing appeals procedure exemption.

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HB5725 An Act Concerning Rent Increases In Mobile Manufactured Home Parks. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/20)
Status: Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on General Law (2/6)

To prevent excessive rent increases in mobile manufactured home parks and allow residents to dispute such rent increases.

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HB5726 An Act Concerning A State-wide Building Code Consisting Of More Stringent Energy Efficiency Requirements. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/20)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security (1/21)

To provide municipalities with an important tool to transform their building stock to meet climate goals, reduce air pollution and increase energy affordability.

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HB5731 An Act Prohibiting Homeowners Insurance Companies From Denying Coverage To Property Owners Based On The Breed Of A Tenant's Dog Trained As A Guide Or Assistance Dog. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/20)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate (1/21)

To prohibit homeowners insurance companies from denying homeowners insurance coverage to property owners based on the breed of a tenant's dog trained as a guide or assistance dog when such property owner is required to allow such tenant to have such dog pursuant to state or federal law.

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HB5758 An Act Establishing A Task Force To Study And Report On Services Provided To Homeless Persons. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/20)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/21)

To establish a task force to study and report on services provided to homeless persons.

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SB809 An Act Concerning Nonresident Landlord Registration And Increased Penalties For Repeat Building And Fire Code Violations. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/20)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/21)

SB848 An Act Including Certain Deed-restricted Dwelling Units In The Calculation Of The Threshold For Exemption From The Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/20)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/21)

To include in the calculation of the threshold for exemption from the affordable housing appeals procedure deed-restricted housing able to be sold or rented to certain individuals and families meeting income and employment requirements and award a municipality housing unit-equivalent points for each such dwelling unit created.

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HB5582 An Act Concerning Municipal Storage Of Possessions And Personal Effects Of Evicted Tenants. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/19)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/21)

To eliminate the requirement that a municipality store the possessions and personal effects of an evicted tenant.

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HB5585 An Act Including Mobile Homes That Are Able To Be Purchased By Persons Meeting Certain Income Requirements In The Calculation Of The Threshold For The Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure Exemption. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/19)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/21)

To include in the exemption from the affordable housing appeals procedure any mobile manufactured homes that are able to be purchased by persons meeting certain income requirements.

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HB5642 An Act Concerning Consumer Protection For Nonconsensual Towing On Private Property. - OPPOSE DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/19)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation (1/21)

To provide twenty-four hours' notice prior to towing a motor vehicle from a residential complex unless the motor vehicle is parked in a space reserved for the exclusive use by persons who are blind and persons with disabilities, is blocking entry or exit from such residential complex or is located in an area not designated for parking.

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HB5433 An Act Including Non-deed Restricted Accessory Apartments In The Calculation Of The Threshold For The Affordable Housing Appeals Procedure Exemption. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/17)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/17)

To include all accessory apartments in the calculation of the ten per cent threshold for the affordable housing appeals procedure exemption.

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HB5484 An Act Providing Incentives To Landlords Who Commit To Renting Residential Real Property For Time Periods Of More Than A Certain Specified Length Of Time. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/17)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/17)

To provide incentives to landlords who commit to renting residential real property for time periods of more than a certain specified length of time to promote the availability of long-term rental properties.

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SB615 An Act Allowing A Landlord To Seek Reimbursement From An Evicted Tenant For The Cost To Store Such Tenant's Possessions. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/14)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/15)

To allow a landlord to seek reimbursement for the cost of storing an evicted tenant's personal property.

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SB616 An Act Requiring Fair Rent Commissions To Operate Under The Same Procedures As Other Administrative Agencies In The State. - SUPPORT DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/14)
Status: HSG Public Hearing: Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE (2/7)

To require a fair rent commission to operate under the same procedures as other administrative agencies in the state.

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Thu 2/13 11:00 AM @ ROOM 2D AND ZOOM AND YOUTUBE LIVE

SB628 An Act Removing Certain Notice Provisions Concerning Repeat Blight Violations. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/14)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Planning and Development (1/15)

To remove certain notice and opportunity to remediate provisions concerning repeat blight violations to provide municipalities with additional anti-blight enforcement powers.

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SB516 An Act Concerning The Storage Of Possessions And Personal Effects Of Evicted Tenants. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/13)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/13)

To eliminate the requirement that a municipality or landlord store the possessions and personal effects of an evicted tenant.

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SB517 An Act Prohibiting State Or Municipal Fair Rent Commissions. - MONITOR DEAD (TRACKED ON 1/13)
Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Housing (1/13)

To prohibit state or municipal fair rent commissions.

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