Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a § 46a-74
(Formerly Sec. 4-61g). State agencies not to permit discriminatory practices in professional or occupational associations, public accommodations or housing or on basis of erased criminal records information.
Operative Text
No state department, board or agency may permit any discriminatory practice in violation of section 46a-59, 46a-64, 46a-64c, 46a-80b to 46a-80e, inclusive, or 46a-80k to 46a-80m, inclusive.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-74 prohibits state departments, boards, and agencies from allowing or enabling discriminatory practices that would violate Connecticut's civil rights statutes covering areas such as professional and occupational associations, public accommodations, housing, and the use of erased criminal records information. The provision functions as an internal government compliance mandate, meaning state entities themselves must not be complicit in the forms of discrimination addressed by the referenced statutes. This rule reinforces that the state's own operations and oversight activities are bound by the same anti-discrimination standards it imposes on others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who interact with state agencies—such as when seeking permits, licenses, or participating in state-administered housing programs—should be aware that under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-74, those agencies are prohibited from facilitating discriminatory practices in housing or related areas. Compliant operators generally ensure that their dealings with state departments do not involve requests or arrangements that would require the agency to overlook prohibited discrimination. Familiarity with the cross-referenced statutes, including those addressing erased criminal records, helps operators understand the full scope of conduct that state agencies are barred from permitting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-74 gives tenants and housing applicants a basis to raise concerns when a state department, board, or agency appears to be permitting or overlooking discriminatory practices in housing or related contexts. If a state entity seems to be facilitating discrimination—for example, in connection with a housing program or licensing process—individuals may consider filing a complaint with the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with state civil rights law. Understanding which specific practices are covered by the statutes referenced in § 46a-74 can help in identifying whether a state agency's conduct may be subject to challenge.
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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