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SB 862 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR SHELTER SERVICES IN THE CITIES OF NORWICH AND WILLIMANTIC.

SB 862 allocates $500,000 from the state general fund for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to support homeless shelter services in Norwich and Willimantic. The bill specifically funds the development of new shelter services in Norwich and the expansion of existing services at the Holy Family Home & Shelter in Willimantic. This funding directly supports local homeless assistance programs by increasing shelter capacity in these communities. The Department of Housing will administer the funds to implement these projects.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500k from state general fund to expand homeless shelter services, directly increasing public spending on essential housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates $500k for homeless shelter services in Norwich/Willimantic, directly funding housing assistance programs addressing homelessness.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Homelessness Property Development
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Appropriations
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Party
State
District
P
Photo of Cathy Osten
Cathy Osten
DDemocratic
CT
19
P
Photo of Derell Wilson
Derell Wilson
DDemocratic/Working Families
CT
46
P
Photo of Kevin Ryan
Kevin Ryan
DDemocratic
CT
139
P
Photo of Mae Flexer
Mae Flexer
DDemocratic
CT
29
P
Photo of Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson
DDemocratic
CT
49