Proposed Bill No. 5795, introduced in the January Session of 2023, aims to address housing justice issues. The bill proposes amendments to the general statutes with a fourfold purpose: firstly, to establish a winter eviction moratorium; secondly, to provide additional funding for the rental assistance program; thirdly, to increase the rights of tenants; and fourthly, to promote the development of new affordable housing. The bill has been referred to the Committee on HOUSING and is sponsored by several representatives, including REP. MICHEL, REP. PORTER, REP. HUGHES, REP. SIMMS T., and REP. BUMGARDNER.

The statement of purpose for the bill clearly outlines its objectives, which are focused on providing support and protection for tenants, especially during the winter months, enhancing the financial assistance available for renters, strengthening tenant rights, and encouraging the construction of affordable housing units. The bill does not contain specific details on the legal language to be inserted or deleted from the current law within the summary provided.