AN ACT REQUIRING ALL FAIR RENT COMMISSION HEARINGS BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

SB 1268 requires all fair rent commission hearings in Connecticut towns, cities, or boroughs with populations over 25,000 (as determined by the latest census) to be open to the public. The bill amends existing law to explicitly state that "all hearings conducted pursuant to this section shall be open to the public," replacing prior provisions. This change applies to hearings about rental charges on housing (excluding seasonal rentals) and takes effect July 1, 2025. The bill directly affects municipalities required to establish fair rent commissions and ensures public transparency in their proceedings.