CT HB07237

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities shall conduct a disparity study analyzing existing statistical data on Connecticut's set-aside program for small contractors and minority business enterprises under section 4a-60g of the general statutes.

Study shall review Connecticut's current set-aside program practices and best practices of other states or governmental entities.

Study shall examine whether statistical evidence shows past or continuing discrimination in state contract awards, the number of qualified small contractors or minority-owned businesses eligible for the program, and whether state contracting processes contain barriers preventing full participation.

Executive director of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities shall submit findings and recommendations for legislative action by January 1, 2021 to the joint standing committees on government administration and labor.

Act takes effect upon passage.