CT HB05414

Adds victims of sexual assault, trafficking in persons, and stalking to protected classes under Connecticut's anti-discrimination laws, effective October 1, 2024, alongside existing protections for victims of domestic violence

Requires state agencies to provide minimum one-hour training on domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and stalking to all employees by July 1, 2025, and within six months of hire for new employees

Requires employers with three or more employees to post information about resources available to victims of sexual assault, trafficking in persons, and stalking in prominent workplace locations

Extends protections across multiple statutes governing employment, public accommodations, housing, credit, professional licensing, state contracts, and educational programs to include victims of sexual assault, trafficking, and stalking

Prohibits employers from denying reasonable leave of absence to employees who need time to seek medical attention, obtain services, receive counseling, increase safety, or participate in legal proceedings related to being a victim of sexual assault, trafficking in persons, or stalking