OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-6531
AN ACT CONCERNING THE RIGHT TO COUNSEL IN EVICTION
PROCEEDINGS.
As Amended by House "A" (LCO 8289)
House Calendar No.: 160
Primary Analyst: PR 5/11/21
Contributing Analyst(s):
Reviewer: ME
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None
Explanation
The bill establishes a right to counsel in eviction proceedings, to be
administered by an entity contracted by the Judicial Department, and
does not result in a fiscal impact to the state or municipalities. The
funding mechanism for the program, which is unchanged by the
amendment, includes funds or services from the government,
corporations, associations, or individuals to pay for the cost of
administering the program and providing legal representation.
In addition, the bill creates a working group to advise on matters
and policies affecting the right to counsel program. These changes are
not anticipated to result in a fiscal impact.
The bill also stipulates that certain permits issued by inland
wetlands agencies will not take effect until planning or zoning
commissions approve land use applications. This is not anticipated to
result in a fiscal impact as it does not alter permit fees or when permits
are issued.
House "A" removes the Connecticut Bar Foundation from the
administering entity and adds the inland wetlands permit language. 2021HB-06531-R010685-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
The Out Years
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact: None