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HB 7062

AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY SHELTER UNITS FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR REFUGEES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Hughes and 1 co-sponsor

Overview: HB 7062 - AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY SHELTER UNITS FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR REFUGEESStatus: FILE NO. 722Introduced: February 21, 2025Purpose and Intent:

FILE NO. 722
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Bill Summary · HB 7062

Overview: HB 7062 - AN ACT CONCERNING TEMPORARY SHELTER UNITS FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR REFUGEES
Status: FILE NO. 722
Introduced: February 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the growing need for temporary shelter options for individuals experiencing homelessness or seeking refuge. It seeks to provide a legal framework and guidelines for the establishment of temporary shelter units by religious organizations and municipalities.

Key Provisions:
- Allows religious organizations and municipalities to establish temporary shelter units without requiring compliance with certain state building and fire safety codes.
- Directs the State Building Inspector and the State Fire Marshal to develop a set of safety standards specifically for temporary shelter units.
- Requires temporary shelter units to obtain a permit from the local building official and fire marshal, and to comply with the new safety standards.
- Provides liability protections for religious organizations and municipalities operating temporary shelter units.

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Individuals experiencing homelessness or seeking refuge will have increased access to temporary shelter options.
- Religious organizations and municipalities will have more flexibility to establish temporary shelter units to serve their communities.
- Local building and fire officials will be responsible for permitting and overseeing temporary shelter units.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently at the FILE NO. 722 stage, indicating it has been introduced and is undergoing the legislative process. If passed, the State Building Inspector and State Fire Marshal will need to develop the new safety standards for temporary shelter units, and local governments will need to establish permitting and oversight procedures.

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

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