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Connecticut Re-conveys Middletown Parcel to Shiloh Baptist Community Development Corporation for Moderate-Income Housing

Original title: AN ACT AMENDING A CONVEYANCE OF A PARCEL OF STATE LAND IN THE CITY OF MIDDLETOWN.

Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor

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What This Bill Does

The state requires the Commissioner of Administrative Services to re-convey a 10-acre parcel of land in Middletown to the Shiloh Baptist Community Development Corporation for administrative costs, provided the land is used for moderate-income housing and public recreational or community facilities by June 30, 2029.

Why it matters

Enables the development of moderate-income housing and public facilities on a 10-acre state property in Middletown while prohibiting religious use and setting a strict June 30, 2029 construction deadline before the land reverts to the state.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Shiloh Baptist Community Development Corporation

Receives ownership of the 10-acre parcel subject to strict use restrictions, development deadlines, and reverter conditions.

Directly affected

Middletown residents

Gain access to new moderate-income housing and public recreational or community facilities on the parcel.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if housing construction does not begin by June 30, 2029?
The parcel of land will automatically revert to the state of Connecticut.
Can the property be used for religious purposes?
No, the statute explicitly prohibits using the land, housing, or facilities for the teaching or practicing of religion.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

18 actions
  1. Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolled
    Signed by the Governor
  2. May 29, 2026Governor of Connecticut
    Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
  3. May 29, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Transmitted to the Secretary of State
  4. May 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolled
    Special Act 26-28
  5. May 6, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    In Concurrence
  6. May 6, 2026HouseFloor
    House Passed
Show 12 earlier actions
  1. Apr 23, 2026House
    House Calendar Number 502
  2. Apr 23, 2026House
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
  3. Apr 22, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate Passed
  4. Apr 16, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    File Number 656
  5. Apr 16, 2026Senate
    Senate Calendar Number 419
  6. Apr 16, 2026Senate
    Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
  7. Apr 16, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
  8. Apr 10, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/15/26 5:00 PM
  9. Apr 7, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
  10. Apr 6, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Joint Favorable Substitute
  11. Mar 27, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
    Public Hearing 04/01
  12. Mar 26, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
    Referred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight

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Connected Entities

Commissioner of Administrative Services, State Treasurer, Department of Administrative Services and 3 more
PersonCommissioner of Administrative Services“Official responsible for conveying the land and managing it until conveyance.”Map →
PersonState Treasurer“Official required to execute and deliver the deed or instrument necessary for th”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Administrative Services“Department maintaining care and control of the land until conveyance.”Map →
OrganizationShiloh Baptist Community Development Corporation“Recipient of the state land conveyance in Middletown.”Map →
OrganizationState Properties Review Board“Entity required to approve the land conveyance and complete review within 30 day”Map →
locationMiddletown“City where the 10-acre parcel of state land is located.”Map →

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