Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7 § 7-148i
Discriminatory practices defined. Boards authorized.
Operative Text
Any town, city or borough, by charter or ordinance, may adopt a code of prohibited discriminatory practices and may establish or designate a board, commission, council, committee or other agency to investigate any allegation of discriminatory practice. For the purposes of sections 7-148i to 7-148n, inclusive, and subparagraph (B) of subdivision (9) of subsection (c) of section 7-148, “discriminatory practice” means a violation of section 46a-58, 46a-59, 46a-60, 46a-64, 46a-64c or 46a-66.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148i, Connecticut municipalities are permitted to adopt their own local codes defining and prohibiting discriminatory practices, and to create or designate a local body to investigate complaints about those practices. The term 'discriminatory practice' as used in this provision refers specifically to violations of several enumerated sections of Connecticut's civil rights statutes, covering areas such as discriminatory housing, employment, and public accommodations. This provision establishes the framework and definitions that govern local anti-discrimination enforcement under the broader §§ 7-148i to 7-148n scheme.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Connecticut municipalities should be aware that, under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148i, their town, city, or borough may have adopted a local anti-discrimination code that mirrors or supplements state civil rights law. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with any locally designated board or commission empowered to investigate discrimination allegations, since such a body may have jurisdiction over housing-related complaints. Staying current with both local ordinances and the referenced state statutes—such as § 46a-64 and § 46a-64c, which address discriminatory housing practices—is a common practice among operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148i authorizes municipalities to establish local bodies that can investigate allegations of discriminatory practices, which may provide tenants with an additional avenue for addressing housing discrimination beyond state-level remedies. If a tenant believes they have experienced conduct that violates one of the referenced civil rights statutes—such as § 46a-64 or § 46a-64c—they may have the option of filing a complaint with a locally designated board or commission, if one exists in their municipality. Tenants can explore these options by contacting their local government, a tenant-rights organization, or an attorney familiar with Connecticut fair housing law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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