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CT HB06206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Labor and Public Employees Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from requesting or requiring a prospective employee's date of birth or age on an initial employment application, except for bona fide occupational qualifications.

  • Adds age-related employment application restrictions to existing Connecticut anti-discrimination law (General Statutes Section 46a-60).

  • Maintains existing exemptions from age discrimination provisions, including mandatory retirement at age 70 for certain university faculty, executive positions, and specific occupations like police and firefighting.

  • Takes effect October 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Age Discrimination In Hiring Practices.

Last Action

No Action

4/25/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2017
Labor and Public Employees1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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