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HB 7034

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE REQUIREMENT OF A DONATION OF LAND AS A CONDITION OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL.

2025 Regular Session

Connecticut bill prohibits requiring developers to donate land for subdivision approval, reducing municipal leverage to secure public lands and potentially lowering housing costs but limiting community planning tools.

SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 622
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Bill Summary · HB 7034

Legislative bill overview

HB 7034 prohibits municipalities from requiring developers to donate land to the government as a condition of receiving subdivision approval. The bill restricts local land dedication requirements that have been used as a standard development condition. It has passed the House and is currently in the Senate for consideration.

Why is this important

Land dedication requirements significantly impact housing development costs and timelines, affecting both housing affordability and municipal planning. This bill reshapes the relationship between local governments and developers by limiting a traditional tool municipalities use to secure public lands for parks, schools, and infrastructure. The outcome will influence whether Connecticut communities can maintain control over growth planning or must rely on alternative funding mechanisms.

Potential points of contention

  • Municipal planning authority: Opponents argue this limits legitimate local government authority to shape community development and secure necessary public lands without taxpayer funding
  • Housing affordability vs. public spaces: Supporters claim it reduces developer costs that get passed to homebuyers; opponents counter that it eliminates a mechanism to ensure adequate public amenities in new developments
  • Alternative funding burden: Communities may need to use general tax revenue or bonds to acquire land for parks and infrastructure, shifting costs to existing residents rather than new development

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

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