CT House Speaker stalled passage of ‘Golden Girls’ housing bill

CT Mirror – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
By Ginny Monk

During this year’s legislative session, the Connecticut Senate managed what has become a rare occurrence in this state: passing a bipartisan housing bill.

The legislation — commonly referred to as the “Golden Girls bill” — would have required towns to allow homeowners to rent individual rooms in their homes to long-term tenants.

While some Republicans raised concerns, those who are typically the most vocal in their opposition to housing-related measures saw it as a good solution. It offered homeowners control over their properties while not changing the structure or size of buildings in neighborhoods.

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