Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 814c - Human Rights and Opportunities
Section 46a-81k. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Licensing practices of state agencies.

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 46a - Human Rights

Chapter 814c - Human Rights and Opportunities

Section 46a-51. (Formerly Sec. 31-122). - Definitions.

Section 46a-51. (Formerly Sec. 31-122). *(See end of section for - Definitions.

Section 46a-52. (Formerly Sec. 31-123). - Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities: Appointment; expenses; training requirements; executive director; deputy directors.

Section 46a-53. (Formerly Sec. 4-61b). - Executive Committee on Human Rights and Opportunities.

Section 46a-54. (Formerly Sec. 31-125). - Commission powers.

Section 46a-55. (Formerly Sec. 31-125a). - Commission legal counsel.

Section 46a-56. - Commission duties.

Section 46a-57. (Formerly Sec. 31-124). - Human rights referees: Appointment, term, removal, duties, qualifications. Chief Human Rights Referee. Regulations. Subpoena power. Expert witness fees.

Section 46a-58. (Formerly Sec. 53-34). - Deprivation of rights. Desecration of property. Placing of burning cross or noose on property. Penalty. Restitution.

Section 46a-59. (Formerly Sec. 53-35a). - Discrimination in associations of licensed persons prohibited. Penalty.

Section 46a-60. (Formerly Sec. 31-126). - Discriminatory employment practices prohibited.

Section 46a-61. - Discriminatory employment practices: Mental disorder exception.

Section 46a-62. (Formerly Sec. 31-126a). - Statutes re discrimination in compensation on the basis of sex not affected.

Section 46a-63. - Discriminatory public accommodation practices: Definitions.

Section 46a-64. (Formerly Sec. 53-35). - Discriminatory public accommodations practices prohibited. Penalty.

Section 46a-64a. (Formerly Sec. 47a-2a). - Discrimination against families with children prohibited.

Section 46a-64b. - Discriminatory housing practices: Definitions.

Section 46a-64c. - Discriminatory housing practices prohibited. Disposition of complaints. Penalty.

Section 46a-65. (Formerly Sec. 36-436). - Discriminatory credit practices: Definitions.

Section 46a-66. (Formerly Sec. 36-437). - Discriminatory credit practices prohibited.

Section 46a-67. (Formerly Sec. 36-439). - Banking Commissioner to cooperate with commission. Regulations.

Section 46a-68. (Formerly Sec. 4-61s). - State affirmative action plans: Filing; monitoring; reports; equal employment opportunity officers; review and investigation of discrimination complaints; regulations.

Section 46a-68a. - Certificate of noncompliance. Hiring freeze; exceptions.

Section 46a-68b. - Definitions.

Section 46a-68c. - Contractors required to file affirmative action plan. Review and approval of plan by executive director or designee. Certificate of compliance issued by executive director or designee. Revocation.

Section 46a-68d. - State and municipal public works contracts and quasi-public agency project contracts subject to affirmative action plan requirements. Withholding of percentage of contract price. Review and approval of plan by executive director or...

Section 46a-68e. - Contractors and subcontractors required to file compliance reports.

Section 46a-68f. - Compliance reports to include labor union practices.

Section 46a-68g. - Prohibition against contracting with contractors who fail to comply with affirmative action requirements.

Section 46a-68h. - Hearing re noncompliance.

Section 46a-68i. - Right of appeal.

Section 46a-68j. - Regulations.

Section 46a-68k. - State or municipality may use own compliance program. Approval by commission. Regulations.

Section 46a-68l. - Working group to review commission regulations re affirmative action plans. Recommendations. Regulations to implement recommendations.

Section 46a-69. - Discriminatory practices by state.

Section 46a-70. (Formerly Sec. 4-61c). - Guarantee of equal employment in state agencies.

Section 46a-70a. - Judicial Branch equal employment opportunities plan. Compliance by Judicial Branch and Criminal Justice Commission.

Section 46a-71. (Formerly Sec. 4-61d). - Discriminatory practices by state agencies prohibited.

Section 46a-72. (Formerly Sec. 4-61e). - Discrimination in job placement by state agencies prohibited.

Section 46a-73. (Formerly Sec. 4-61f). - Discrimination in state licensing and charter procedures prohibited.

Section 46a-74. (Formerly Sec. 4-61g). - State agencies not to permit discriminatory practices in professional or occupational associations, public accommodations or housing or on basis of erased criminal records information.

Section 46a-75. (Formerly Sec. 4-61h). - Discrimination in educational and vocational programs prohibited.

Section 46a-76. (Formerly Sec. 4-61i). - Discrimination in allocation of state benefits prohibited.

Section 46a-77. (Formerly Sec. 4-61j). - Cooperation with commission required of state agencies. Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act.

Section 46a-78. (Formerly Sec. 4-61k). - Annual agency reports to Governor. Review by commission.

Section 46a-79. (Formerly Sec. 4-61n). - State policy re employment of criminal offenders.

Section 46a-80. (Formerly Sec. 4-61o). - Denial of employment based on conviction information. Inquiry re prospective employee's conviction information. Dissemination of records and information prohibited.

Section 46a-80a. - (Note: This section is effective January 1, 2023.) Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Definitions.

Section 46a-80b. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Deprivation of rights.

Section 46a-80c. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Housing.

Section 46a-80d. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Employment.

Section 46a-80e. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Associations of licensed persons.

Section 46a-80f. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Equal employment in state agencies.

Section 46a-80g. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Licensing practices of state agencies.

Section 46a-80h. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Educational and vocational programs of state agencies.

Section 46a-80i. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Allocation of state benefits.

Section 46a-80j. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Services of state agencies.

Section 46a-80k. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Public accommodations.

Section 46a-80l. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: State system of higher education.

Section 46a-80m. - Discrimination on basis of erased criminal history record information: Credit practices.

Section 46a-81. (Formerly Sec. 4-61r). - Statutes controlling law enforcement agencies excepted.

Section 46a-81a. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Definitions.

Section 46a-81aa. - Gender identity or expression discrimination: Religious organizations.

Section 46a-81b. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Associations of licensed persons.

Section 46a-81c. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Employment.

Section 46a-81d. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Public accommodations.

Section 46a-81e. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Housing.

Section 46a-81f. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Credit practices.

Section 46a-81g. - Sexual orientation discrimination: State practices.

Section 46a-81h. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Equal employment in state agencies.

Section 46a-81i. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Services of state agencies.

Section 46a-81j. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Job recruitment and placement services provided by state agencies.

Section 46a-81k. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Licensing practices of state agencies.

Section 46a-81l. - Sexual orientation discrimination: State agencies not to permit in professional or occupational associations, public accommodations or housing.

Section 46a-81m. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Educational and vocational programs of state agencies.

Section 46a-81n. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Allocation of state benefits.

Section 46a-81o. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Reports to Governor by state agencies.

Section 46a-81p. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Religious organizations.

Section 46a-81q. - Sexual orientation discrimination: ROTC programs.

Section 46a-81r. - Sexual orientation discrimination: Construction of statutes.

Section 46a-74. (Formerly Sec. 4-61g). *(See end of section for a - State agencies not to permit discriminatory practices in professional or occupational associations, public accommodations or housing.

Section 46a-79. (Formerly Sec. 4-61n). *(See end of section for a - State policy re employment of criminal offenders.

Section 46a-80. (Formerly Sec. 4-61o). *(See end of section for a - Denial of employment based on prior conviction of crime. Inquiry re prospective employee's past convictions. Dissemination of arrest record prohibited.

Section 46a-81. (Formerly Sec. 4-61r). *(See end of section for a - Statutes controlling law enforcement agencies excepted.

Section 46a-82. (Formerly Sec. 31-127). - Complaint: Filing.

Section 46a-82a. - Resolution for complaints pending on January 1, 1990.

Section 46a-82b. - Jurisdiction over complaints filed on or before January 1, 1996. Release of complaint if failure to issue determination re reasonable cause not later than January 1, 1997.

Section 46a-82c. - Jurisdiction over complaints filed after January 1, 1996. Compliance with time requirements by June 30, 1996. Review time tolled if answer not timely received.

Section 46a-82d. - Validation of actions filed on or before January 1, 1996, in which final judgment not entered. Petition to reopen action on or before October 1, 1996.

Section 46a-82e. - Jurisdiction over complaints despite failure to comply with time requirements. Annual report. Delay in issuance of finding. Remedies. Court order.

Section 46a-83. - Complaint. Pre-answer conciliation conference. Answer. Case assessment review. Mediation conference. Early legal intervention. Complaint processing. Finding. Reconsideration. Attempt to eliminate discriminatory practice. Subpoenas....

Section 46a-83a. - Dismissal of complaint for failure to accept full relief. Release of jurisdiction.

Section 46a-83b. - Alternative dispute resolution. Procedure. Binding arbitration. Voluntary mediation. Costs. Regulations.

Section 46a-84. - Complaint: Certification; hearing; settlement or alternate dispute resolution endeavors; default order; inspection of records. Appointment of magistrate to act as presiding officer.

Section 46a-85. - Complaint: Effect of arbitration proceeding.

Section 46a-86. - Complaint: Determination; orders; dismissal. Treatment of discrimination awards.

Section 46a-86a. - Notice of any action or proceeding concerning complaint.

Section 46a-87. - Enforcement of subpoena.

Section 46a-88. - Enforcement of interrogatories.

Section 46a-89. (Formerly Sec. 31-127a). - Petition for temporary injunctive relief re discriminatory employment practices. Petition for injunctive relief, punitive damages or civil penalty re discriminatory housing or public accommodations practices...

Section 46a-89a. - Granting of temporary injunction re discriminatory employment practice or discriminatory practice in sale or rental of residential or commercial property.

Section 46a-90. - Commission hearings re injunction concerning discriminatory employment practice. Removal to Superior Court.

Section 46a-90a. - Commission action after granting of temporary injunction. Duration of temporary injunction. Permanent injunction.

Section 46a-91 to 46a-93. - Discriminatory practice in sale or rental of residential or commercial property; injunctive relief; damages. Injunction concerning discriminatory practice in sale or rental of residential or commercial property; notice, st...

Section 46a-94. (Formerly Sec. 53-36d). - Appeal to Appellate Court from Superior Court action re injunction against discriminatory employment practice or discriminatory practice in sale or rental of residential or commercial property.

Section 46a-94a. - Appeal to Superior Court from order of presiding officer. Reopening of matters.

Section 46a-95. (Formerly Sec. 31-128). - Enforcement by Superior Court of order of presiding officer.

Section 46a-96. - Hearings take precedence.

Section 46a-97. - Failure to post notices or provide training and education concerning the illegality of sexual harassment. Penalties. Inspections.

Section 46a-98. (Formerly Sec. 36-438a). - Discriminatory credit practice: Cause of action; damages; statute of limitations.

Section 46a-98a. - Discriminatory housing practice or breach of conciliation agreement: Cause of action; relief.

Section 46a-99. (Formerly Sec. 4-61l). - Discriminatory state practice: Cause of action; relief.

Section 46a-100. - Discriminatory practice: Cause of action upon release from commission.

Section 46a-101. - Release of pending complaint alleging discriminatory practice. Expedited case assessment review. Time period for bringing action after release.

Section 46a-102. - Civil action for discriminatory practice: Statute of limitations.

Section 46a-103. - Civil action for discriminatory practice: Service of process on the commission; right of commission to intervene.

Section 46a-104. - Civil action for discriminatory practice: Relief.