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CT HB05206

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2010

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows a complainant or their attorney to request release from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities at any time after filing a discrimination complaint to pursue a civil action in Superior Court.

  • Requires the executive director to grant the release within ten business days of receiving the request, except when a case is scheduled for public hearing or if resolution appears possible within 30 days.

  • Upon granting a release, the commission must dismiss or administratively dispose of the pending discrimination complaint without cost or penalty to any party.

  • Requires the complainant to file any civil action in Superior Court within ninety days of receiving the release from the commission.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

An Act Providing An Individual An Earlier Release From The Jurisdiction Of The Commission On Human Rights And Opportunities To File A Civil Action In Superior Court.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Judiciary

3/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2010
Labor and Public Employees2/16/2010

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