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 regulations that prevent municipalities from 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 includes several insertions and deletions to current law. Notably, it deletes the provision that would have prohibited municipalities from implementing a permanent ban on certain housing developments and expands the scope of temporary bans to include duplexes. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. The bill is not expected to have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it does not alter the costs associated with local zoning regulations.