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CT HB05230

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kadeem Roberts

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 8-345 of the general statutes to change how household income is calculated for the state rental assistance program
  • Exempts up to $100,000 of income earned by a child under age 24 living with a parent from being counted in the parent's gross income
  • Allows parents with working adult children to potentially qualify for rental assistance they would otherwise be ineligible for due to combined household income
  • Directs the Commissioner of Housing to implement the exemption and adjust program appropriations accordingly

Legislative Description

An Act Exempting Income Of Up To One Hundred Thousand Dollars Earned By A Child Under The Age Of Twenty-four From Inclusion In The Parent's Gross Income For Determination Of The Parent's Eligibility To Participate In The Rental Assistance Program.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/24

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/18/2026

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