House Bill No. 6995, as amended, updates the charter of the Metropolitan District of Hartford County, with changes effective October 1, 2025. The bill modifies Section 6 of special act 14-21 by replacing the term "Commission" with "District" and revising the reporting requirements. The Metropolitan District is now required to submit an annual report that includes details on bond issues, financial assistance projects, water revenue and expenditures, and affirmative action efforts. The deadline for submitting this report has been changed from January 1 to July 1, and the recipients of the report have been updated to include the joint standing committee of the General Assembly that oversees municipal matters.

Additionally, the bill amends the incorporation process for towns into the Metropolitan District. It allows any town, regardless of its contiguity to the district, to become incorporated after receiving approval from the district board, subject to relevant special acts or municipal charters. The bill also clarifies that the district board can negotiate terms of incorporation, including temporary service charges. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the incorporation process and enhance transparency in the district's financial reporting. The bill is not expected to have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities.