AN ACT ALLOWING A TOWN TO DESIGNATE ITSELF A CITY, ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE REGULATION OF CORPORATE HOUSING ACQUISITIONS AND CONCERNING TRAINING FOR INLAND WETLANDS AGENCIES, CERTIFICATES OF CORRECTION FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY ASSESSED IN ERROR, THE SUBMISSION OF CERTAIN STUDIES AND EVALUATIONS, INCLUSIONARY ZONING, SOLAR INSTALLATIONS IN CERTAIN COMMON INTEREST OWNERSHIP COMMUNITIES, THE CAPITAL REGION AND THE MILLSTONE RIDGE TAX DISTRICT.

HB 6957, now Public Act 25-73, allows towns to designate themselves as cities and includes several other provisions. Key changes include establishing a task force to study corporate housing acquisitions, creating a process for correcting erroneous property assessments, and adding inclusionary zoning requirements for new developments. The bill also addresses solar installations in certain community properties and modifies tax district regulations for the Capital Region and Millstone Ridge. These provisions directly affect local governments, property owners, and developers in Connecticut communities. The law was signed by the governor on June 23, 2025, and is now effective.