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CT SB00021

Bill

Status

Passed

6/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 27-59 of the general statutes to expand protected classes in Connecticut's armed forces nondiscrimination law
  • Prohibits denial of membership or discrimination in promotion based on religion, national origin, color, race, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation (previously only protected against race, creed, or color)
  • Bans formation of separate military units or assignment of separate duties/accommodations that result in segregation based on the expanded list of protected characteristics
  • Allows accommodations to be assigned consistent with federal military regulations or service policies
  • Makes changes effective from passage of the act

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Military Department's Nondiscrimination Laws.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/6/2016
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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