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SB 691 Connecticut Senate · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING THE FILING OF DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT COMPLAINTS WITH THE SUPERIOR COURT.

SB 691 would allow individuals alleging discrimination or harassment to file complaints directly in Superior Court, bypassing the required initial step of filing with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. This change directly affects Connecticut residents filing such claims, streamlining their path to court. The bill modifies Chapter 814c of Connecticut's general statutes to establish this direct filing process. Its stated purpose is to expedite access to justice for complainants by removing an administrative hurdle.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill streamlines access to justice for workers by allowing direct filing of discrimination/harassment complaints in Superior Court, bypassing the Commission. This advances workers' rights to seek remedies for workplace violations.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 16, 2025
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