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Civil Rights Laws in Connecticut.

Connecticut civil-rights practice combines federal constitutional and statutory claims with the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act and related state statutes. The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is the state-level enforcement agency for employment, housing, and public-accommodations discrimination claims.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Administrative and court deadlines vary by claimConn. Gen. Stat. §§ 46a-60 et seq.; federal civil-rights statutes

Connecticut civil-rights claims do not follow one universal deadline. CFEPA employment claims generally begin with a CHRO charge within strict filing windows; § 1983 claims borrow Connecticut’s personal-injury limitations period.

State law

Key Connecticut Statutes

Connecticut Fair Employment Practices ActConn. Gen. Stat. §§ 46a-60 et seq.

CFEPA prohibits discrimination in employment based on protected classes, with administrative enforcement through the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

Federal Civil Rights Statutes42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 2000e et seq.

Many Connecticut civil-rights cases run through federal civil-rights statutes — including § 1983 for state-actor misconduct and Title VII for employment discrimination.

State law

Official Sources

Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and OpportunitiesU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionConnecticut General Assembly — General Statutes

Not Legal Advice

This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Connecticut.

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