Connecticut 2026 Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

HB 5160 — AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS.

Last action — REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    9 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 D).

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Summary

The bill allocates funds to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. It aims to provide financial resources to support various programs for homeless persons.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

39 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 5160 now includes a provision that appropriates $33.5 million for the Department of Housing in the fiscal year 2027. This funding is specifically designated to support programs aimed at assisting those in need of housing help. This change is significant as it underscores the government's commitment to addressing housing issues and allocating necessary resources to improve support services.

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General Assembly Raised Bill No.
House of Representatives General Assembly File No.
5160 February Session, 2026 LCO No.
20 February Session, 2026 House Bill No.
855 Referred to Committee on HOUSING Introduced by:
5160 House of Representatives, March 16, 2026 The Committee on Housing reported through REP.
(HSG) AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS.
FELIPE of the 130th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the House, that the bill ought to pass.
AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS.
July 1, 2026 Section 1 New section HSG Joint Favorable LCO 855 1 of 1
Section 1 July 1, 2026 New section HSG Joint Favorable HB5160 / File No.
20 1 HB5160 File No.
20 The following Fiscal Impact Statement and Bill Analysis are prepared for the benefit of the members of the General Assembly, solely for purposes of information, summarization and explanation and do not represent the intent of the General Assembly or either chamber thereof for any purpose.
In general, fiscal impacts are based upon a variety of informational sources, including the analyst’s professional knowledge.
Whenever applicable, agency data is consulted as part of the analysis, however final products do not necessarily reflect an assessment from any specific department.
OFA Fiscal Note State Impact:
Agency Affected Fund-Effect FY 27 $ Department of Housing GF - Cost 33.5 million Note:
GF=General Fund Municipal Impact:
None Explanation The bill appropriates $33.5 million in FY 27 to the Department of Housing and specifies that this funding be used for programs to assist homeless persons.
The Out Years None HB5160 / File No.
20 2 HB5160 File No.
20 OLR Bill Analysis HB 5160 AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS.
SUMMARY The Office of Legislative Research does not analyze Special Acts.
COMMITTEE ACTION Housing Committee Joint Favorable Yea 16 Nay 2 (03/05/2026) HB5160 / File No.
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Action History

  1. REF. BY HOUSE TO COMMITTEE ON Appropriations

  2. FILE NO. 20

  3. HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 44

  4. FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR

  5. RPTD. OUT OF LCO

  6. REFERRED TO Office of Legislative Research AND Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26

  7. FILED WITH LCO

  8. Joint Favorable

  9. PUBLIC HEARING 0217

  10. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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9 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (9)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5160 do?
The bill allocates funds to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. It aims to provide financial resources to support various programs for homeless persons.
Who sponsors HB 5160?
HB 5160 is sponsored by Antonio Felipe (Democratic), Herron Gaston (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic), Saud Anwar (Democratic), Rebecca Martinez (Democratic), Anthony L. Nolan (Democratic), Nicholas Menapace (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), and Martha Marx (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 5160?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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