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CT HB05261

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Municipalities may adopt ordinances prohibiting rent increases on dwelling units with two or more outstanding health, safety, or State Building Code violations

  • Rent increase prohibition remains in effect until all violations are remedied by the property owner

  • Adoption requires a vote by the municipality's legislative body, making implementation optional for each town or city

  • Effective date is October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

An Act Permitting Municipalities To Prohibit Rent Increases In The Event Of Multiple State Building Code Violations.

Last Action

Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/23/26 12:00 PM

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing2/19/2026

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