SB 332 — AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PARTIES BEFORE A FAIR RENT COMMISSION.

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332207 February Session, 2026 ANSubstitute ACTSenate CONCERNINGBill NOTICENo. TO PARTIES BEFORE A FAIR RENT COMMISSION.

332 Senate, March 26, 2026 The Committee on Housing reported through SEN.

MARX of the 20th Dist., Chairperson of the Committee on the part of the Senate, that the substitute bill ought to pass.

AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PARTIES BEFORE A FAIR RENT COMMISSION.

Any such commission shall make studies and investigations, conduct hearings and receive complaints relative to rental charges on housing accommodations, except those accommodations rented on a seasonal basis, within its jurisdiction, which term shall include mobile manufactured homes and mobile manufacturedsSB332 home/ parkFile lots,No. in order to control and eliminate excessive rental charges on such accommodations, and to carry out the provisions of sections 7-148b to 7-148f, inclusive, section 47a-20 and subsection (b) of section 47a-23c.

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The commission, for such purposes, may compel the attendance of persons at hearings, issue subpoenas and administer oaths, issue orders and continue, review, amend, terminate or suspend any of its orders and decisions.

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207 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:

None Municipal Impact:

Municipalities Effect FY 27 $ FY 28 $ Various Municipalities Potential Minimal Minimal Cost Explanation The bill requires fair rent commissions to notify parties of certain rights.

This may result in a potential minimal cost to municipalities beginning in FY 27 for additional printing and postage costs.

The bill additionally requires the Department of Housing to create and post online a model notice, which can be done without cost.

The Out Years The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would continue into the future subject to the number of notices.

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207 OLR Bill Analysis SB 332 AN ACT CONCERNING NOTICE TO PARTIES BEFORE A FAIR RENT COMMISSION.

SUMMARY This bill requires fair rent commissions (FRCs) to notify parties to an FRC hearing of their rights in the hearing and the scope of the FRC’s lawful authority.

An FRC must do so in (1) writing before the hearing starts and (2) an announcement at the beginning of each FRC hearing.

The bill requires the housing commissioner to create the model written notice and announcement and post them on the department’s website.

EFFECTIVE DATE:

October 1, 2026 BACKGROUND FRCs FRCs are empowered to (1) control and eliminate excessive (harsh and unconscionable) rental charges and (2) enforce landlord-tenant statutes prohibiting landlord retaliation and establishing eviction protections for certain protected tenants.

Among other things, FRCs may receive rent complaints and hold hearings on them (CGS § 7-148b et seq.).

Related Bills sHB 5092, reported favorably by the Housing Committee, modifies the factors that fair rent commissions must consider when determining whetherarentincrease isexcessive insituationswherethepropertywas recently transferred to a new owner.

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207 COMMITTEE ACTION Housing Committee Joint Favorable Yea 12 Nay 7 (03/10/2026) sSB332 / File No.

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