HB05202 • 2026

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING.

Housing

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Rep. Alphonse Paolillo, 97th Dist.
Last action: 2026-02-27
Official status: Public Hearing 03/05
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and text do not provide specific information on how the money will be spent or the direct impact on individuals without homes beyond supporting Continuum of Care, Inc.'s program.

Money for Emergency Housing

This law provides $1,500,000 from the state's General Fund to Continuum of Care, Inc. for one year to support their emergency housing program.

What This Bill Does

Gives $1,500,000 to Continuum of Care, Inc. from the state's General Fund.
The money is for one fiscal year and ends on June 30, 2027.
It supports Continuum of Care, Inc.'s emergency housing program.

Who It Names or Affects

Continuum of Care, Inc. receives the funding.
People in need of emergency housing may benefit from this program.

Terms To Know

General Fund: The main pot of money that a state uses to pay for different programs and services.
Continuum of Care, Inc.: A group that helps people find homes and other support they need.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how the money will be spent exactly.
It only provides funding for one fiscal year, so future funding is uncertain.

Bill History

2026-02-27 Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 03/05
2026-02-20 APP
Reserved for Subject Matter Public Hearing
2026-02-13 Connecticut General Assembly
Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations

Official Summary Text

To fund Continuum of Care, Inc.'s emergency housing program.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

LCO No. 824 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5202
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 824

Referred to Committee on APPROPRIATIONS

Introduced by:
REP. PAOLILLO A., 97th Dist.
SEN. LOONEY, 11th Dist.
SEN. WINFIELD, 10th Dist.
REP. DILLON, 92nd Dist.
REP. WALKER, 93rd Dist.
REP. WINTER, 94th Dist.
REP. CANDELARIA J., 95th Dist.
REP. LEMAR, 96th Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That the sum of one million five hundred thousand dollars be 1
appropriated to Continuum of Care, Inc. from the General Fund, for the 2
fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the operation of the emergency 3
housing program. 4
Statement of Purpose:
To fund Continuum of Care, Inc.'s emergency housing program.