Your Rights in Connecticut
On October 10, 2008, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in GLAD's case Kerrigan & Mock v. Department of Public Health that same-sex couples have the right to marry. Learn more →
LGBT Issues
Anti-Discrimination Law
Connecticut's anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and HIV status. More →
Family Law
Same-sex couples have the right to marry in Connecticut. Single gay people can adopt in Connecticut; same-sex couples can jointly become the legal parents of a child. More →
Hate Crimes, Sex Laws and Police
Sexual orientation and gender identity or expression are protected characteristics under Connecticut's hate crimes laws. More →
Students' Rights
Connecticut law forbids discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression and has a strong anti-bullying law. More →
HIV/AIDS Issues
HIV Anti-Discrimination Law
Connecticut law protects people who with HIV from discrimination in employment, public accommodations and housing. More →
HIV Testing and Privacy
Connecticut law only requires a consent for HIV testing as part of a general consent for medical care, but does require written consent for the release of HIV-related medical information. More →
Other HIV-Related Laws
Connecticut law provides for needle and syringe exchange programs in the health departments of the three cities with the highest number of AIDS cases among intravenous drug users. More →
GLAD’s Work in Connecticut
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From the Docket
CHRO and Dana Peterson v. City of Hartford
Update The Connecticut Appeals Court sided with the City of Hartford, ruling on September 18, 2012,… More →
Legislative Advocacy
Public hearing for HB 6599: An Act Concerning Discrimination
The Connecticut Judiciary Committee Public Hearing on HB 6599: An Act Concerning Discrimination… More →
News
CHRO Reminds Schools of Their Responsibility to Address Bullying of Transgender Students
The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) sent out a "Dear Colleague" letter dated March 4, 2012, reminding school… More →