SB00399

An Act Concerning The Disposition Of Cases Before The Commission On Human Rights And Opportunities.

Chamber Passed·4/29/26

Connecticut SB00399 modifies the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities' processes and allows certain discrimination in health clubs and gyms.

Connecticut SB00399 revises the procedures for handling discrimination complaints before the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. It allows the executive director to assign legal counsel to bring a civil action instead of an administrative hearing under certain conditions. The bill also permits health clubs and gyms to offer separate exercise areas based on sex. Additionally, it modifies the timeline and conditions under which complainants can appeal decisions and reopen closed proceedings. The changes are set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–5 · Apr 29
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 20

12:00 AM

Judiciary Public Hearing

History

Apr 30

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Apr 30

House

House Calendar Number 538

Apr 29

Senate

Senate Passed