AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS.
This bill replaces Connecticut's existing anti-discrimination statute with new provisions specifically addressing pregnancy-related discrimination. It directly affects pregnant employees and employers by requiring reasonable accommodations (like modified schedules, breaks, or light duty) and prohibiting termination or denial of leave due to pregnancy. Key mechanisms include defining "pregnancy" broadly to cover childbirth and lactation, clarifying "reasonable accommodation," and establishing standards for "undue hardship" based on employer resources. The bill takes effect October 1, 2026, and explicitly prohibits employment discrimination based on pregnancy in hiring, promotion, or terms of employment. (Note: The bill title mentions "nondisclosure agreements," but the text focuses solely on pregnancy protections; the title appears inaccurate based on the provided content.)
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
Floor votes
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Total actions
15
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Apr 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees
upper
23 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Aimee Berger-Girvalo
DDemocratic
P
Amy Morrin Bello
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Ceci Maher
DDemocratic
P
Cristin McCarthy Vahey
DDemocratic
P
Eleni DeGraw
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Geoff Luxenberg
DDemocratic
P
Hubert Delany
DDemocratic
P
Jill Gilchrest
DDemocratic
P
Jorge Cabrera
DDemocratic
P
Julie Kushner
DDemocratic
P
Kate Farrar
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Laurie Sweet
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Lucy Dathan
DDemocratic
P
M.J. Shannon
DDemocratic
P
Martha Marx
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Martin Looney
DDemocratic
P
Mary Mushinsky
DDemocratic
P
Matt Blumenthal
DDemocratic
P
Moira Rader
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Nick Gauthier
DDemocratic
P
Paul Honig
DDemocratic/Working Families
P
Sarah Keitt
DDemocratic
P
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
DDemocratic
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