AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS.

HB 5844 appropriates state funds from the General Fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide grant-in-aid to nonprofit organizations that offer shelter and assistance to homeless individuals in the state. The bill directs the Department of Social Services to distribute these funds to eligible nonprofits, specifically targeting organizations providing direct services to people experiencing homelessness. This funding mechanism directly supports homeless service providers and aims to expand access to shelter and aid for vulnerable residents. The bill does not include specific funding amounts or new eligibility requirements, focusing solely on allocating existing state resources for this purpose.