CT HB07236

Adds "victim of sexual assault" and "victim of trafficking in persons" as protected classes under Connecticut's anti-discrimination laws, covering employment, housing, public accommodations, credit transactions, and state agency services

Expands the Trafficking in Persons Council membership from 15 to 16 public members, adds the Commissioner of Transportation as a member, and requires one Governor appointee to represent a coalition of children's advocacy centers

Creates an affirmative defense for minors charged with misdemeanor offenses if their participation resulted from being a victim of human trafficking under section 53a-192a

Extends employer leave protections to victims of sexual assault and trafficking in persons, allowing reasonable leave for medical attention, safety planning, counseling, relocation, and legal proceedings

Updates human trafficking awareness training requirements by changing "video" to "presentation" format for training programs serving law enforcement, judges, prosecutors, public defenders, medical personnel, and education staff