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HB 6796

AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING HEAT PUMPS IN ELDERLY HOUSING, NURSING HOMES AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Mushinsky and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HB 6796 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING HEAT PUMPS IN ELDERLY HOUSING, NURSING HOMES AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.Purpose

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Environment
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Bill Summary · HB 6796

Overview: HB 6796 - AN ACT AUTHORIZING BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING HEAT PUMPS IN ELDERLY HOUSING, NURSING HOMES AND LOW-INCOME HOUSING IN DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES.
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address energy efficiency and heating needs in elderly housing, nursing homes, and low-income housing located in disadvantaged communities. The legislation would authorize the issuance of state bonds to fund the installation of heat pumps in these targeted properties.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the issuance of up to $50 million in state bonds to finance the installation of heat pumps
- Directs the funds to be used for elderly housing, nursing homes, and low-income housing in disadvantaged communities
- Requires the state's energy agency to administer the program and establish eligibility criteria and application process
- Specifies that the heat pump installations must meet certain energy efficiency and cost-saving standards
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit the residents of elderly housing, nursing homes, and low-income housing in disadvantaged communities by improving the energy efficiency and heating of their homes. It could also support local contractors and businesses involved in the heat pump installation work.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Environment for further consideration. If passed, the state would begin the process of issuing bonds and establishing the grant program to facilitate the heat pump installations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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