Raised Bill No. 5333, introduced in the February Session, 2024, is focused on the affordable housing appeals process in the state. The bill mandates the Commissioner of Housing to conduct a study on the current affordable housing appeals process as outlined in section 8-30g of the general statutes. The study aims to assess the impact of the appeals process on municipalities and to identify potential revisions that could enhance affordable housing opportunities for state residents. The Commissioner is required to submit a report with findings and any recommended legislation to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly responsible for housing matters by January 1, 2025.

The bill specifies that it will take effect upon passage and introduces a new section to the statutes. The purpose of the bill is to scrutinize the effects of the affordable housing appeals process on municipalities within the state. The bill does not include any deletions from the current law but adds new legal language to initiate the study and reporting process.