Substitute Senate Bill No. 1266, also known as Public Act No. 25-121, mandates that towns, cities, or boroughs with a population of 25,000 or more establish a fair rent commission to address rental charge complaints and conduct hearings related to housing accommodations, excluding those rented on a seasonal basis. The bill requires that all hearings held by these commissions be open to the public, ensuring transparency in the process. Additionally, it stipulates that any town, city, or borough creating a fair rent commission must adopt an ordinance by July 1, 2023, and notify the Commissioner of Housing within thirty days of its establishment.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new requirements for the public accessibility of the fair rent commission's bylaws. Specifically, it mandates that any bylaws adopted by the commission must be made available on the official website of the respective town, city, or borough. This provision aims to enhance public awareness and engagement regarding the operations and regulations of the fair rent commissions. The bill repeals the previous Section 7-148b and replaces it with the updated language, which includes these new insertions while maintaining the existing framework for fair rent commissions.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-148b
HSG Joint Favorable Substitute: 7-148b
File No. 72: 7-148b
Public Act No. 25-121: 7-148b