Connecticut 2011 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05259

Introduced
1/13/11  
Introduced
1/13/11  
Refer
1/13/11  

Caption

An Act Requiring Public Hearings On The Location Of Group Homes.

Impact

The implementation of HB 05259 would fundamentally impact local government protocols concerning the approval process for group homes. By requiring public input before approval, municipalities would need to allocate resources for organizing these hearings and consider community feedback during the decision-making process. This could lead to more informed and socially responsive placements of group homes, although it may also potentially delay their establishment as local governments navigate the added procedural requirements.

Summary

House Bill 05259 aims to introduce a requirement for public hearings regarding the establishment of new group homes within municipalities. This legislative measure seeks to ensure that communities have a voice in decisions that affect them, particularly in relation to social service facilities that may influence local dynamics. By mandating public hearings, the bill intends to foster transparency and facilitate community engagement in the planning process of group homes, thereby allowing residents to express their opinions and concerns effectively.

Contention

Notably, the bill may generate contention among stakeholders. Proponents of the requirement argue that public hearings would empower residents and enhance community involvement in local governance. They believe that group homes, while beneficial for community welfare, should be subjected to scrutiny to allay any potential concerns from residents about their impact on neighborhoods. Conversely, opponents may perceive the hearings as an unnecessary barrier that complicates and slows down the establishment of critical social services that group homes provide, which could lead to a shortage in service availability for vulnerable populations.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05260

An Act Requiring An Evaluation Of Short-term Assessment And Respite Group Homes For Children.

CT HB05318

An Act Requiring The Licensure Of Lactation Consultants.

CT HB05160

An Act Concerning The Maintenance Of Liability Insurance Coverage By Child Care Centers, Group Child Care Homes And Family Child Care Homes.

CT HB05432

An Act Establishing A Working Group To Develop An Economic Development And Tourism Plan For The Greater Mystic Area Of The Towns Of Groton, New London And Stonington.

CT HB05334

An Act Requiring The Majority Leaders' Roundtable Group On Affordable Housing To Study Residential Mobility Counseling Programs In The State.

CT SB00001

An Act Concerning The Health And Safety Of Connecticut Residents.

CT HB05473

An Act Concerning The Expansion Of Municipal Sewerage Systems To Promote The Development Of Housing And Requiring The Majority Leaders' Roundtable Group On Affordable Housing To Study The Elimination Of Municipal Design Review Processes.

CT HB05483

An Act Establishing And Transferring Various Functions To A Division Of Fire Services Administration Within The Department Of Emergency Services And Public Protection, Revising The Powers And Composition Of The Commission On Fire Prevention And Control And Establishing A Working Group.

CT HB05046

An Act Promoting Nursing Home Resident Quality Of Life.

CT HB05341

An Act Requiring Reporting Of Projected And Actual Revenues And Expenditures At Public Institutions Of Higher Education.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.