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A 6909

Relates to the placement of homeless shelters

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ari Brown and 7 co-sponsors

A-6909 would set siting and permitting rules for homeless shelters, shaping where they can be placed and how towns govern them; affects operators, residents, and local officials.

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Bill Summary · A 6909

Summary of Bill A 6909 – Relates to the placement of homeless shelters

Overview and status

  • Bill number: A 6909
  • Title: Relates to the placement of homeless shelters
  • Introduced: March 18, 2025
  • Current status: Referred to the Cities committee
  • Companion bill: Senate companion S 5554 (listed as companion in the record)
  • Primary sponsor: Lester Chang
  • Cosponsors: Robert Smullen, Eric Brown, Michael Novakhov, Jeff Gallahan, Jodi Giglio, David McDonough, Philip Palmesano

Purpose and intent (inference from the title)

The bill’s title indicates it would address how and where homeless shelters can be placed within municipalities or under state oversight. The exact objectives, definitions, and standards are not provided in the available information, so the precise aims (e.g., siting criteria, spacing requirements, or permitting processes) cannot be stated definitively from the text here.

Key provisions (not specified in the provided content)

The specific text of A 6909 is not included in the information you provided, so the exact provisions are unknown. For a bill with this title, typical areas that might be addressed (but not guaranteed to be in this bill) include:
- Siting and permitting rules for shelter facilities (locations, approvals, and timelines)
- Distance or buffering requirements from sensitive uses (schools, parks, residences)
- Zoning or land-use coordination between state and local governments
- Application, reporting, and oversight requirements for operators
- Immunities, penalties, or enforcement mechanisms
- Funding, incentives, or restrictions related to shelter placement

Note: The above are general examples of what similar bills may cover and should not be taken as confirmed contents of A 6909.

Who is affected

  • Municipalities and local governments (zoning boards, planning commissions, and permitting authorities)
  • Homeless shelter operators and providers (compliance with siting and reporting rules)
  • Residents and communities near shelters (potential changes in siting processes and buffers)
  • Law enforcement and service providers coordinating on shelter placement and access to services

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced and immediately referred to the Cities committee on March 18, 2025.
  • A companion bill exists in the Senate (S 5554), indicating parallel consideration in another chamber.

Next steps for readers

  • To understand the exact provisions, read the full text of A 6909 and any amendments, fiscal notes, or committee reports.
  • Track the bill’s progress in the Cities committee and any related Senate actions for updates on passage, amendments, or potential differences with the companion S 5554.

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

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