HB05261

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

Introduced·2/19/26

Allows municipalities to prohibit rent increases on residential properties with multiple building code violations.

Connecticut HB05261 permits municipalities to prohibit rent increases on residential properties with two or more outstanding State Building Code violations. This act, effective October 1, 2026, empowers municipalities to adopt ordinances preventing rent hikes until the violations are remedied.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

15 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 24

12:00 AM

Housing Public Hearing

History

Apr 7

House

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 7

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 7

House

No New File by Committee on Planning and Development