CT SB00367

Allows complainants to intervene as a matter of right in any civil action brought under housing discrimination statutes, when the Attorney General or commission legal counsel initiates action following a reasonable cause finding.

Modifies gender-specific language in section 46a-83(d) by replacing "his" with gender-neutral terms ("a" and "the executive director's").

Requires investigators to provide written findings of reasonable cause or no reasonable cause within 190 days, with allowance for up to two three-month extensions for good cause.

Establishes a 20-day period for complainants and respondents to elect a civil action in lieu of an administrative hearing after a reasonable cause determination is issued.

Effective July 1, 2010.