House Bill No. 6894 establishes an Interagency Council on Homelessness, aimed at advising the Commissioner of Housing to enhance homelessness prevention and response efforts in the state. The council will consist of various members, including individuals with lived experience of homelessness, representatives from organizations focused on domestic violence, public housing authorities, mental health and addiction services, and other relevant state agencies. The chairperson of the council will be the Commissioner of Housing, and the council is required to convene by October 1, 2025, to discuss strategies for improving existing programs and policies related to homelessness.

Additionally, the council is tasked with submitting an annual report to the Governor and relevant legislative committees starting July 1, 2026, detailing their recommendations. The bill does not include any deletions from current law but introduces new provisions to create the council and outline its structure and responsibilities. This initiative aims to coordinate efforts across state agencies to address homelessness effectively, improve housing stability, and increase the availability of affordable housing in Connecticut.