SB 1111 Summary

• Streamlines the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities' complaint processing by implementing a "case assessment review" instead of separate merit and legal reviews, with dismissals now requiring legal counsel approval.

• Introduces "no-fault conciliation" as an option for respondents within 10 days of complaint receipt, with conferences to be held within 30 days.

• Reduces initial complaint service timeframe from 20 to 15 days and investigation period from 90 to 60 days following respondent's answer.

• Removes outdated terminology by replacing "crippled" with "with physical disabilities" and "defective eyesight" with "visual impairments" throughout the general statutes (sections 7-126, 19a-49, 19a-50, 19a-175).

• Clarifies that mental disability is a protected class alongside physical disability in antidiscrimination provisions and adds "service provider" to fraud definitions in contractor compliance proceedings.