CT SB01192

Executive director of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities may enter default orders against respondents who fail to answer complaints, respond to interrogatories, or fail to attend mandatory mediation sessions or fact-finding conferences without good cause.

Reduces the timeframe for filing a release request from the commission from 210 days to 180 days after complaint filing, allowing complainants to bring civil actions in court.

Executive director must grant a release within ten business days of request, except when a case is scheduled for public hearing or if the director certifies the complaint may be resolved within thirty days.

Complainants who file a letter of intent requesting a release at the time of initial complaint filing can request expedited review of their case by the executive director.

All changes become effective October 1, 2011.