The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5618, seeks to amend title 7 of the general statutes to mandate that municipalities must hold referenda before transferring or selling any parcel of land that includes open space or forested land. This legislative change aims to ensure community involvement and approval in decisions regarding the management of valuable natural resources within municipal boundaries.

The bill introduces new legal language requiring these referenda, thereby enhancing public participation in the decision-making process related to municipally owned open space and forest land. There are no deletions from current law specified in the text of the bill. The intent is to protect these lands by ensuring that any potential transfer or sale is subject to voter approval, reflecting the community's interest in preserving open and forested spaces.