Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a § 46a-81l
Sexual orientation discrimination: State agencies not to permit in professional or occupational associations, public accommodations or housing.
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No state department, board or agency may permit any discriminatory practice in violation of section 46a-81b, 46a-81d or 46a-81e.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-81l, no Connecticut state department, board, or agency is permitted to allow discriminatory practices that would violate the state's prohibitions on sexual orientation discrimination in professional or occupational associations, public accommodations, or housing. This provision extends the state's anti-discrimination obligations to government bodies themselves, requiring them to actively avoid enabling or tolerating such conduct. The rule reinforces protections established in related sections by making state agencies accountable for the environments they oversee or regulate.
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Property owners and managers who interact with state departments, boards, or agencies—such as licensing bodies or housing authorities—should be aware that under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-81l, those agencies are prohibited from permitting discriminatory practices based on sexual orientation. Compliant operators generally ensure their own practices align with the anti-discrimination standards referenced in this provision, since state agencies cannot lawfully facilitate or overlook violations. Familiarity with the related sections cited in § 46a-81l helps operators understand the full scope of conduct that state bodies are barred from condoning.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-81l gives tenants and housing applicants an additional layer of protection by prohibiting state agencies from permitting sexual orientation discrimination in housing and related contexts. If a person believes a state department, board, or agency has allowed or facilitated such discrimination, general enforcement paths may include 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 how § 46a-81l interacts with the underlying anti-discrimination provisions it references can help individuals identify the full range of protections available to them.
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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