Raised Bill No. 1099 - Summary

• Adds "criminal matters of public record" as a protected classification under Connecticut's anti-discrimination laws, effective October 1, 2019

• Prohibits discrimination based on criminal records in employment, housing, public accommodations, credit transactions, higher education, libraries, and utility services

• Defines "criminal matters of public record" by reference to section 31-51i and applies this protection consistently across 28 sections of the Connecticut General Statutes

• Amends multiple chapters covering urban homesteading, housing assistance, public utilities, workplace rights, regional economic development, insurance, and state employment practices to include criminal record protections

• All amendments take effect October 1, 2019