Raised Bill No. 105 Summary

• Establishes a state right for all Connecticut residents to obtain adequate housing, effective October 1, 2020, subject to existing state and federal law

• Requires prevention services including rent and utility arrearages payment, legal support for eviction, and connection to homelessness prevention services

• Mandates emergency shelter in clean, safe environments with access to supportive services, no preconditions for access, and proximity to residents' previous communities

• Requires all state agencies and political subdivisions to consider the housing right when adopting policies and regulations, treating residents experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect

• Mandates housing impact and regulatory flexibility analyses for proposed regulations affecting housing authorities, shelters, landlords, landlords, and tenants, with notification to the Department of Housing and relevant legislative committees