Senate Bill No. 1302 aims to protect residential tenants from eviction for nonpayment of rent if the landlord's online rental payment system is responsible for preventing the payment during the existing grace period. The bill amends subsection (a) of section 47a-23 of the general statutes, specifically stating that landlords cannot initiate eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent if their online payment system fails to allow tenants to pay within the grace period. This provision is intended to ensure that tenants are not unfairly penalized for issues outside their control.

The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and it modifies existing legal language by repealing certain provisions and inserting new ones that clarify the conditions under which eviction for nonpayment of rent can occur. The changes include the deletion of the previous stipulations regarding nonpayment of rent and the insertion of a clause that explicitly protects tenants from eviction when payment issues arise due to the landlord's online system. The fiscal impact of the bill is expected to be minimal, with potential savings for municipalities related to reduced eviction-related costs.