Connecticut HB6379: AN ACT CONCERNING HALFWAY HOUSES.

What the bill says

An act CONCERNING HALFWAY HOUSES. Assembly convened: 1 That title 18 of the general statutes be amended to prohibit halfway 2 houses from charging residents rent or other fees to a formerly 3 incarcerated person who is reentering society. Statement of Purpose: To allow formerly incarcerated persons to save funds to assist in their reentry into society. LCO No. 2532 1 of 1.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING HALFWAY HOUSES. Assembly convened: 1 That title 18 of the general statutes be amended to prohibit halfway 2 houses from charging residents rent or other fees to a formerly 3 incarcerated person who is reentering society. Statement of Purpose: To allow formerly incarcerated persons to save funds to assist in their reentry into society. LCO No. 2532 1 of 1

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Sponsors

• Minnie Gonzalez (D, 3) · primary sponsor
• Geraldo Reyes (D, 75)

Latest actions

1. January 23, 2025: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

Common questions

What is HB6379?

HB6379 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2025 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING HALFWAY HOUSES.

What does HB6379 do?

In its own words: An act CONCERNING HALFWAY HOUSES. Assembly convened: 1 That title 18 of the general statutes be amended to prohibit halfway 2 houses from charging residents rent or other fees to a formerly 3 incarcerated person who is reentering society. Statement of Purpose: To allow formerly incarcerated persons to save funds to assist in their reentry into society. LCO No. 2532 1 of 1.

What is the status of HB6379?

Introduced as of January 23, 2025. Latest action: Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (January 23, 2025).

Who sponsored HB6379?

Minnie Gonzalez (D, 3), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB6379?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB06379&which_year=2025