SB 435 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS PROTECTIONS FOR EMPLOYEES.

This bill requires employers in Connecticut to inform job applicants and employees when automated systems are used to make employment decisions, such as hiring, firing, or performance evaluations. Companies deploying these systems must disclose what personal data is being collected, how long it will be kept, who will access it, and provide options for applicants to opt out of data processing. The law also mandates that employees receive written notice before any employment decision is made, explaining the purpose of the automated system and the nature of the decision being made. Developers of these systems must provide necessary information to employers to ensure compliance, unless they have a contract assuming those responsibilities. The protections apply to various automated processes including resume screening, online interview analysis, and predictive assessments used in workplace decisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 Last action Apr 20, 2026
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Raised Bill LAB Joint Favorable Substitute · 3 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Substitute Bill' following committee review, and its page count increased from 24 to 30. The most significant substantive change is the addition of a new Section 4, which requires employers to provide written notice before collecting personal data for automated hiring decisions. This new section mandates specific disclosures regarding data purpose, categories, retention periods, access controls, and the right to opt out of data processing.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded by adding a new requirement for pre-collection written notices regarding automated data processing in employment contexts.
TECHNICAL

The bill title and numbering were updated from 'Raised Bill No. 435' to 'Substitute Bill No. 435', and the page count increased from 24 to 30.

REQUIREMENT

A new Section 4 was inserted requiring deployers to provide a written notice before collecting personal data for automated employment decisions. This notice must disclose the purpose of collection, data categories, retention periods, who has access to the data, and the applicant's right to opt out of data processing.

The existing Section 3 regarding disclosure of automated processes was renumbered to Section 4, and the content of the subsequent notice requirements (formerly Section 4) was renumbered to Section 5.

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Total actions
16
Key actions
3
Committee
4
Apr 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
upper
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
IMMEDIATE TRANSMITTAL TO COMMITTEE
upper
Mar 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable Substitute
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Committee
REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Labor and Public Employees
upper
33 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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