Sen. Somers Applauds Final Passage of Legislation to Create Rules for Mold in CT Public Housing

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Sen. Somers Applauds Final Legislative Passage of Legislation to Create Rules for Mold in CT Public Housing

Sen. Heather Somers today applauded the House of Representatives’ June 1 passage of legislation she introduced and co-sponsored which aims to better protect public housing residents from mold.
Sen. Somers proposed the bill due to mold problems she has seen at public housing complexes, including Branford Manor in Groton.

“Branford Manor residents have complained for years about mold in their apartments, which has been found in basements, bathrooms, kitchens and throughout the units,” Sen. Somers said. “Some residents have said the mold is making them sick. There are currently no state standards for what levels of mold are safe. This legislation will establish them.”

Sen. Somers added that “this is the first step to help prevent the issue we have seen at Branford Manor. It will empower our health district to enforce standards once it is fully adopted by the legislature.”
The bill now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.