AN ACT CONCERNING OVERFLOW BEDS AND TRIAGE ROOMS IN HOMELESS SHELTERS.

HB 6553 allows local homeless service groups to refer families to shelters with available extra beds or specialized triage rooms during high demand, while ensuring each shelter's manager retains final authority over who is admitted. The bill streamlines referrals between shelters without requiring new funding or changing eligibility rules for shelter residents. It directly affects homeless shelters by giving managers clear control over admissions during capacity challenges. This policy change aims to improve coordination in emergency shelter placements for families experiencing homelessness.