Housing

signed · Connecticut · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 518: AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.

This bill amends a 1995 agreement regarding a 10-acre state-owned parcel in Middletown that was previously sold to the Shiloh Baptist Community Development Corporation. The legislation clarifies that the land must be used for moderate-income housing and public recreational facilities by June 30, 2029, while explicitly prohibiting its use for religious teaching or practice. If the corporation fails to begin construction by the deadline or does not comply with federal nondiscrimination requirements, the property will revert to state ownership. The bill also ensures that any existing mortgage debt remains enforceable even if the land reverts to the state.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates moderate-income housing development on state land, directly advancing affordable housing goals while prohibiting religious use.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5259: AN ACT CONCERNING THE EDUCATION OF HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

HB 5259 requires Connecticut school districts to provide educational services to homeless children and youth in alignment with the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. § 11431 et seq.). It prohibits school districts from denying enrollment based on residency and guarantees homeless students a hearing if denied accommodations. The bill also ensures unaccompanied homeless youth (those without a parent or guardian) can access their educational and medical records held by the school. These changes directly affect homeless students, their guardians, and school districts across Connecticut.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires school districts to provide services to homeless students, ensuring enrollment access and record access per federal law, expanding educational access.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness through educational access for homeless youth, aligning with McKinney-Vento Act provisions that protect housing-insecure populations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Connecticut · House Jun 4, 2026

HB 5163: AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO STUDY METHODS AND PROGRAMS FOR IMPROVING AFFORDABILITY FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS.

HB 5163 establishes a state task force to study ways to improve affordability for children, families, and young professionals. The task force will examine existing programs (like cash assistance, child care, and job training), analyze systemic barriers (such as housing costs, transportation access, and racial disparities), and identify funding sources and collaboration opportunities between state agencies. Composed of agency commissioners, legislative leaders, and experts in relevant fields, the task force must submit a preliminary report by June 2027 and a final report by June 2028 to the legislature. The bill does not create new programs but aims to provide data-driven recommendations for future affordability initiatives.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly establishes task force to study housing costs as systemic barrier to affordability for families, directly addressing housing affordability through analysis and future policy recommendations.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Connecticut · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 1: AN ACT MAKING ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STATE BUDGET FOR THE BIENNIUM ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, MAKING DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AUTHORIZING AND ADJUSTING BONDS OF THE STATE AND CONCERNING PROVISIONS RELATING TO REVENUE, SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER ITEMS TO IMPLEMENT THE STATE BUDGET.

This bill removes sales tax on clothing under $100, school supplies, and appliances, and eliminates a 1% tax on meals sold by grocery stores. It creates new tax credits for homeowners (increasing the existing credit), caregivers of elderly or disabled family members, and renters earning $75,000 or less for primary residence costs. These changes directly lower tax burdens for Connecticut residents, particularly lower- and middle-income households. The bill modifies sales tax rules and expands income tax credits to improve affordability.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRemoves sales tax on essentials and adds credits for lower/middle-income households, reducing tax burden per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves sales tax on school supplies, directly reducing costs for families and supporting educational access for students.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax credits for renters earning $75k or less for primary residence costs, directly reducing housing costs and advancing affordability for lower-income households.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Connecticut · House May 20, 2026

HB 5141: AN ACT REQUIRING FEAR OF RETALIATION TRAINING FOR PERSONS PROVIDING ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN MANAGED RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES.

HB 5141 requires assisted living services agencies in managed residential communities to provide annual training to all their employees about residents' fear of retaliation. The training must cover residents' rights to file complaints, examples of potential retaliation, and ways to prevent it. This law, effective October 1, 2026, applies specifically to licensed agencies providing assisted living services and does not require training to be conducted by social workers.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates training on resident complaint rights and retaliation prevention in assisted living housing, directly strengthening tenant protections within housing communities.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

signed · Connecticut · House May 7, 2026

HB 5288: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CONNECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS.

HB 5288 modifies zoning and utility rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), commonly called "granny flats" or secondary units on the same property as a main home. The bill requires municipalities to allow ADUs on single-family lots "as of right" (without special approval) and prohibits local governments from charging separate utility connection fees for ADUs connected to the main house's existing utilities. It also bans requirements like separate utility billing, extra parking, or restrictions on tenant relationships. This directly affects homeowners seeking to create ADUs and local governments managing zoning and utility regulations.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires municipalities to allow ADUs without special approval and bans separate utility fees, increasing affordable housing supply by facilitating secondary unit development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

passed · Connecticut · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 5394: AN ACT CONCERNING THE UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ACT.

HB 5394 updates Connecticut's relocation assistance rules for people displaced from homes due to government actions like redevelopment or code enforcement. It sets a $4,000 limit for payments to help displaced homeowners cover rent for up to four years or a down payment on a new safe, decent home (with a $2,000 matching requirement for larger down payments). Landlords become financially responsible for relocation costs if tenants are displaced due to local code enforcement, and towns/cities can place liens on landlords' property to recover these payments. This bill directly affects displaced homeowners, tenants, landlords, and municipalities managing relocation programs, replacing outdated provisions with clearer payment standards effective October 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides $4,000 relocation assistance for displaced homeowners/tenants, mandates landlord responsibility for code enforcement displacements, strengthening tenant protections and housing stability.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Connecticut · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 5226: AN ACT CONCERNING MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS.

HB 5226 requires Connecticut municipalities with populations over 15,000 to establish fair rent commissions by January 1, 2028, and all municipalities containing mobile manufactured home parks must join a regional fair rent commission. These commissions will handle rent complaints for non-seasonal mobile home spaces, investigate excessive charges, and hold public hearings to address issues affecting mobile home residents and park owners. The bill creates a framework for regional commissions (managed through regional councils) and mandates specific member requirements, including resident representation. It directly affects mobile home park residents, landlords, and local governments responsible for implementing the new commission structure. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates fair rent commissions to address excessive charges and protect mobile home tenants, strengthening tenant rights in affordable housing sector.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Connecticut · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 5314: AN ACT CONCERNING THE "HOMES FOR CT" LOAN PROGRAM.

HB 5314 updates Connecticut's "Homes for CT" loan program to set a clear interest rate cap: loans from participating financial institutions must charge a rate not exceeding The Wall Street Journal's published prime rate (replacing a previous Federal Home Loan Bank reference). It also expands the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority's role, allowing it to provide additional loans or forgivable grants-in-aid to eligible borrowers beyond those from banks, with these new loans being subordinate to bank loans. The changes directly affect Connecticut homebuyers (particularly first-time buyers) who qualify for the program through participating lenders. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and aims to streamline program administration while maintaining affordability.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCapping interest rates at WSJ prime and expanding housing authority's loan/grant capabilities directly increases affordable housing access and program funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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