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CT HB05426
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee
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AI Summary
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All Connecticut higher education institutions must adopt a policy by August 1, 2026 allowing students to bring an advisor or support person of their choice to any disciplinary proceeding meeting
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Students may choose any advisor or support person, but their involvement cannot cause postponement or delay of the scheduled meeting
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Existing policies under section 10a-55m governing advisor rights in cases involving sexual assault, stalking, and intimate partner violence take precedence over this new requirement where policies differ
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Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
An Act Requiring The Availability Of An Advisor During Disciplinary Proceedings At Institutions Of Higher Education.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/10
3/6/2026