Raised Bill No. 5333, introduced in the February Session, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Housing, is an act concerning a study of 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 facilitate the creation of additional affordable housing opportunities for residents within the state.

The bill requires the Commissioner of Housing to submit a report by January 1, 2025, to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that has jurisdiction over housing matters. This report should include the findings of the study and any recommended legislation. The bill is effective upon passage and introduces a new section to the statutes, as indicated by the insertion in the text. The purpose of the bill is to evaluate the effects of the affordable housing appeals process on municipalities in the state. There are no deletions indicated in the provided text of the bill.