Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

The Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities stands with the 28 protected classes under our law. Read our op ed at https://ctmirror.org/2025/02/04/chro-full-steam-ahead-on-civil-rights-enforcement/ and read our statement on Transgender Students' Rights in CT here. #CivilRightsUnites

OPH Legal Reference Links

Connecticut Human Rights and Opportunities Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-51 et seq. Link directly to the Connecticut General Statutes at: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/pub/Chap814c.htm

In addition see:

Whistleblower Retaliation Statutes

Regulations enforced by CHRO:

Contract Compliance and Approval of Contract Compliance Program

Sexual Harassment Posting and Training Requirements

Affirmative Action by State Government

Whistleblower Retaliation Regulations

Search Memoranda of Decision by the human rights referees

Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-166 et. seq. Link directly to the Connecticut General Statutes at: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/pub/Chap054.htm