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HB 5161

AN ACT REQUIRING THE COLLECTION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF NONRESIDENT OWNERS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Tone Felipe and 8 co-sponsors

Connecticut would require collection of identifying information on nonresident residential property owners to track and analyze out-of-state ownership patterns.

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Bill Summary · HB 5161

Legislative bill overview

HB 5161 would require Connecticut to collect and maintain identifying information about nonresident owners of residential property within the state. The bill establishes a data collection mechanism to track who owns residential properties when those owners do not reside in the state, presumably through the property recording or tax assessment process.

Why is this important

Nonresident ownership of residential property has become a contentious issue in many states, with housing advocates arguing it contributes to reduced housing availability and higher prices for primary residents. Collecting this data would provide state policymakers with concrete information about the scope and patterns of nonresident ownership, enabling evidence-based policy decisions about potential regulations or taxes targeting this market segment.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Collecting and maintaining detailed identifying information raises questions about data security, privacy protections, and potential misuse of personal information
  • Property rights and investment freedom: Some argue the bill targets legitimate investment activity and could discourage out-of-state capital investment in Connecticut's housing market
  • Implementation costs and burden: The bill creates administrative requirements for property recording offices or tax assessors without specifying who bears implementation costs or how data will be managed
  • Definitional ambiguity: The bill may lack clarity on what constitutes a "nonresident" (temporary residents, corporate entities, trusts, etc.) and whether certain property types are included

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

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