The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1264, aims to enhance the operations of fair rent commissions by mandating that these commissions notify parties involved in proceedings of their rights and the scope of the commission's lawful authority. This notification must occur both in writing and as an announcement at the beginning of each hearing. The bill also clarifies that fair rent commissions are responsible for conducting studies, investigations, and hearings related to rental charges, excluding seasonal accommodations, and includes mobile manufactured homes and park lots within their jurisdiction.

Additionally, the bill repeals and replaces certain sections of the current law regarding the establishment and functioning of fair rent commissions. It specifies that towns with populations of 25,000 or more must create such commissions, while allowing smaller towns to form joint commissions. The timeline for creating these commissions has been updated, with a new deadline set for July 1, 2023, for required towns to notify the Commissioner of Housing about the establishment of their commissions. Overall, the bill seeks to improve transparency and accountability in the regulation of rental charges through fair rent commissions.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-148b