Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateConnecticutEnacted
SB 335: AN ACT CONCERNING UTILITY CHARGES FOR RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS.
Martin Looney
SB 335 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
61OUT OF 100
Score:61/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 55/100
Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion75%
Bill summary
What changes
The legislation modifies the rules governing how landlords may charge tenants for utility services, including water, heat, and electricity.
Who is affected
Residential landlords, property management entities, and residential tenants throughout Connecticut.
Requirements and enforcement
The act establishes standardized procedures for utility billing; specific requirements remain unclear in the provided abstract.
Costs and funding
Potential increase in administrative and compliance costs for property owners, which may be passed to tenants.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed by the Governor on June 4, 2026.
Potential benefits
Increased transparency in utility billing, reduced potential for unfair billing disputes, and improved tenant protection regarding access to essential services.
Risks and tradeoffs
Risk of rent increases, potential for disputes regarding billing methodologies, and ambiguity regarding enforcement and administrative oversight.
What is still unknown
Specific utility metering requirements, the method of enforcement, and the exact nature of the new prohibited or mandated billing practices.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Standardization of utility billing practices
- Increased price transparency for renters
- Reduced potential for arbitrary billing disputes
Risks
- Potential for increased administrative costs for landlords
- Risk of cost-shifting through higher base rents
- Compliance burden for property management firms
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Improved protection for residential tenants
- Greater predictability in monthly housing costs
- Enhanced transparency in lease agreements
Risks
- Risk of rent increases to offset compliance costs
- Potential for disputes over utility metering accuracy
- Administrative friction in lease negotiation processes
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Formalizes oversight of utility charging rules
- Provides a clear legal framework for utility billing
- Increases regulatory visibility into residential utility charges
Risks
- Potential for regulatory ambiguity in implementation
- Lack of detailed oversight mechanisms in the abstract
- Potential for enforcement gaps at the municipal level
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Secures access to essential services like water and heat
- Reduces health risks associated with utility shutoffs
- Ensures consistency in service provision for dwellings
Risks
- Risk of service gaps during transition periods
- Potential for disputes affecting essential utility continuity
- Burden on low-income households if costs are shifted
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Potential for unintended rent increases to offset billing compliance costs.
Analysis scope
Source information is limited to a brief legislative abstract.
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Where it stands
Official recordSIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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