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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.

Connecticut At A Glance

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

From the Docket

Case Status: Victory

Patino v. Birken Manufacturing Co.

GLAD and the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) applaud a May 4, 2012 ruling from... Details »

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Legislation

March 21, 2011

Public hearing for HB 6599: An Act Concerning Discrimination

The Connecticut Judiciary Committee Public Hearing on HB 6599: An Act Concerning Discrimination... Details »

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News

May 7, 2012

CT High Courts Says Employers Can be Liable for Anti-Gay Harassment

GLAD and the Connecticut Employment Lawyers Association (CELA) applaud a May 4 ruling from the Connecticut Supreme Court that employers can be liable... More »

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