An Act Regarding Housing Insecurity of Older Citizens

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to establish a statewide commission to study housing insecurity in the context of aging in place. The commission created under this bill would be tasked with exploring:

1. The long-term implications associated with the State's aging population;

2. The status of available affordable housing options in the State;

3. The availability of weatherization and repair programs that would allow older individuals to remain in their homes;

4. Various models of affordable and appropriate housing opportunities for older citizens that are in place in other states; and

5. The establishment of a statewide program facilitating the building for older persons of small accessory dwelling units that are located on the same grounds as, or attached to, a primary residence belonging to a family member of the older person.