House Bill No. 7035, as amended by House Amendment "A," seeks to prohibit most municipalities from implementing temporary bans on the development of multifamily housing and duplexes. The bill specifically applies to municipalities exercising zoning powers under Connecticut General Statutes § 8-2. It defines "multifamily housing" as buildings with at least three dwelling units and "duplexes" as residential buildings with at least two units. The legislation also reinforces existing prohibitions against placing fixed numerical or percentage caps on the number of multifamily properties with four or more units, mixed-use properties, or middle housing types.

The amended bill replaces the previous language that allowed for permanent bans on certain housing developments with a focus on temporary bans, thereby expanding the scope to include duplexes. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Notably, the bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it does not alter the costs associated with local zoning regulations.