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A legislative proposal in Romania aims to provide free utility connections for citizens building their first home. The bill, registered in the Senate, mandates local authorities to ensure free and timely connections to essential utilities such as water, sewage, electricity, gas, and internet for first-time homeowners. Beneficiaries must use the property as their primary residence for at least ten years. The proposal addresses the bureaucratic challenges and costs associated with utility connections, which can significantly hinder home construction. Local authorities are required to complete connections within 90 days, with penalties for delays. The initiative also includes measures to prevent real estate speculation by restricting the sale of homes built under this program for the first ten years.