House Bill No. 5369 establishes a task force aimed at evaluating and improving the affordable housing appeals process as outlined in section 8-30g of the general statutes. The task force will assess the calculation of the threshold for the appeals procedure, the moratorium process, and the length of deed restrictions for housing unit-equivalent points. Additionally, it will examine existing regulatory barriers to developing "missing middle housing," which includes duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, cottage clusters, and townhouses with sixteen units or fewer. The task force is tasked with recommending statutory, regulatory, and administrative changes to facilitate the development of such housing, including potential revisions to the State Building Code and related safety codes.

The task force will consist of twelve members appointed by various legislative leaders, with a maximum of six members being from the General Assembly. Initial appointments must be made within thirty days of the bill's passage, and the task force is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations by January 1, 2027. The bill does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the task force is expected to operate within existing resources. House Amendment "A" modifies the scope and composition of the task force, ensuring it remains focused on the evaluation of the affordable housing appeals process.