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CT HB05901

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Lawrence Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression in employment, public accommodations, housing sales or rentals, credit granting, state contracts, education, utility service, state licensing, and job training programs.

  • Defines "gender identity or expression" for purposes of anti-discrimination law.

  • Authorizes the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities to investigate complaints of discrimination based on gender identity or expression.

  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to extend existing discrimination protections to include gender identity and expression as protected classes.

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Discrimination On The Basis Of Gender Identity Or Expression.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

1/24/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/24/2011

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