State would convey Cheshire land for health and temporary housing uses

The Commissioner of Correction would convey the Cheshire parcel to the Chesprocott Health District. The parcel is about two acres within the Cheshire Correctional Institute property and next to land conveyed under a prior special act. The district would pay only the administrative costs of the conveyance. The State Properties Review Board must approve the conveyance. The land would stay under the Department of Correction's care until the conveyance occurs. The provision would take effect from passage. The review board would have 30 days after receiving the Department of Correction's proposed agreement to complete its review.

The health district may use the parcel for a regional health district and may let a nonprofit provide temporary housing there. Allowed uses include emergency management and public health and medical services, as well as temporary housing provided by a nonprofit organization. The district may convey all or part of the parcel to a nonprofit for temporary housing. The parcel would revert to Connecticut if the district does not use it for one of the listed purposes. The deed must include terms supporting these uses.