CT SB00874

Amends sections 19a-131a and 28-9 of the general statutes to prohibit governmental entities from interfering with individual rights to practice religion, engage in commerce, or exercise expression through speech, assembly, petition, and protest via executive orders during emergency declarations.

Prohibits discrimination against any person for exercising constitutional rights secured by the United States Constitution or the Connecticut Constitution during a public health or civil preparedness emergency.

Applies protections to both public health emergencies and civil preparedness emergencies.