The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 152 proposes an appropriation of $250,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Housing for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. This funding is designated for the administration of the rental assistance program, specifically to hire additional full-time staff responsible for inspecting housing units to ensure compliance with state and local health, housing, building, and safety codes. This initiative aims to enhance the oversight and quality of housing provided under the rental assistance program.

The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and introduces new legal language to current law, specifically in Section 1, which outlines the appropriation and its intended use. There are no deletions from existing law mentioned in the text of the bill.