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HB 7033 Connecticut House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT PROHIBITING A MUNICIPALITY FROM IMPOSING ANY PENALTY ON HOMELESS PERSONS FOR PERFORMING ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING ON PUBLIC LAND.

HB 7033 prohibits municipalities from fining or penalizing homeless individuals for performing daily activities like sleeping, eating, or seeking shelter on public land (e.g., sidewalks, parks, plazas), provided these activities don’t obstruct traffic or create hazards. It specifically protects rights to access hygiene facilities, receive donations, use vehicles legally parked in public spaces, and practice religion without discrimination based on housing status. The bill allows the Attorney General to pursue civil penalties of $50-$100 against municipalities or individuals violating these protections, but exempts cases where "adequate alternative indoor space" (like shelters) has been offered and accepted. This law applies to all public spaces except school grounds and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits penalties against homeless for daily activities (sleeping, hygiene) on public land, directly protecting housing access rights for vulnerable populations.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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What changed between versions

Raised Bill → HSG Joint Favorable Substitute · 6 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to change its title from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updated the language from 'life-sustaining activities' to 'activities of daily living' to broaden the scope of protected behaviors. The definition of public land was expanded to include the outside area of public transportation facilities and services, while explicitly excluding school grounds. The penalty amounts were changed from a blank placeholder to a specific range of $50-$100 per offense, and the list of protected rights was streamlined by removing redundant discrimination language. These changes clarify the bill's intent and provide specific enforcement guidelines.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include the outside areas of public transportation facilities and services, while explicitly excluding school grounds from the definition of public land.
DEFINITION

Changed 'life-sustaining activities' to 'activities of daily living' to broaden the range of protected behaviors.

Added 'the outside area of public transportation facilities and services' to the definition of public land.

Added explicit exclusion of school grounds from the definition of public land.

ENFORCEMENT

Changed penalty amount from a blank placeholder to a specific range of $50-$100 per offense.

REQUIREMENT

Removed redundant discrimination language from the list of protected rights.

TECHNICAL

Changed bill type from 'Raised Bill' to 'Substitute Bill' and updated legislative committee language.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
2
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Housing
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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