Studying The Disease Of Hoarding
In 2014, I had a constituent perish in a fire in Bridgeport in a bedroom beneath piles of clothing that were stacked nearly to the ceiling – it was a deathtrap. Hoarding also puts the lives of our first responders in jeopardy. I am pleased that, through this measure, we can begin the conversation on how to address this disease.
The task force will, among other things, review current methods used by various public agencies to address hoarding, and identify barriers faced by public agencies to intervene and assist persons who compulsively hoard. It will also create a framework to coordinate the efforts among state and local public agencies to address the public safety and health issues associated with hoarding. A report will be submitted to the legislature early next year on its findings and recommendations.