# Golden Girls Bill Stalled in House

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-06-17T09:18:39+00:00
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## Resource

Connecticut nearly passed a bipartisan housing bill dubbed the “Golden Girls bill” — a simple, neighborhood-friendly plan letting homeowners rent out spare rooms to long-term tenants — but it stalled in the House after Speaker Matt Ritter raised concerns about Hartford’s West End, college students, and out-of-town investors buying homes just to rent them out. Though some Democrats backed the bill as a practical step toward affordability, Ritter’s objections, plus the rejection of age-restriction tweaks, derailed the effort — leaving advocates frustrated that a widely supported solution fell short amid deeper debates over housing policy. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6c76d122ff73da68

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