Substitute Senate Bill No. 1317, also known as Public Act No. 25-23, amends Section 7-148aa of the general statutes regarding liens for violations of the housing code. The bill repeals the existing language and introduces new provisions that expand the types of municipal penalties that can result in a lien on real estate. Specifically, it adds a new category for penalties related to the maintenance of safe and sanitary housing, alongside existing provisions for penalties related to blight and other ordinances.

The new legal language specifies that any unpaid penalties imposed by municipalities for these violations will constitute a lien on the real estate from the date the penalty is imposed. The bill outlines that these liens can be continued, recorded, and released similarly to property tax liens, and they will take precedence over all other liens filed after July 1, 1997, except for taxes. This change aims to enhance the enforcement of housing regulations and ensure compliance with municipal ordinances. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 7-148aa
PD Joint Favorable Substitute: 7-148aa
File No. 208: 7-148aa
Public Act No. 25-23: 7-148aa