Bill Summary

• Online dating operators must notify Connecticut users whether they conduct criminal background screening and inform users that such screening may be inaccurate, incomplete, or circumvented by individuals with criminal histories.

• Online dating platforms must provide all Connecticut users with safety awareness notifications including guidance on protecting personal information, meeting in public places, and informing trusted contacts about dates.

• The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection administers a grant program (up to $30,000 per eligible entity annually) to provide education and training on preventing online abuse including hate speech, harassment, stalking, swatting, doxing, and assault.

• Employees are granted the right to reasonable leave of absence to seek medical attention, obtain services from domestic violence agencies, obtain counseling, increase safety, or participate in legal proceedings related to domestic violence.

• State agencies and employers with three or more employees must provide domestic violence training and post information about resources available to victims of domestic violence; sexual harassment training requirements for employers are also maintained.