House Bill No. 6894 establishes an interagency council on homelessness in Connecticut, aimed at advising and assisting the Commissioner of Housing in enhancing homelessness prevention and response efforts. The council will consist of 11 regular members, including various state commissioners, and may include up to eight ad hoc members as determined by the chairperson, who is the Commissioner of Housing. The council is required to convene by October 1, 2025, and meet quarterly to discuss strategies for improving existing homelessness programs, enhancing state response systems, and addressing housing demands through coordinated policies across state agencies.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the council submit annual reports to the Governor and relevant legislative committees starting July 1, 2026, detailing their recommendations. The bill does not introduce any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it is expected that the council members possess the necessary expertise to fulfill their duties without additional costs. The legal language inserted into the bill includes provisions for the council's establishment, its membership structure, and its reporting requirements, while no deletions from current law are noted.