Connecticut's Laws - LGBT Issues and Discrimination Do you have
questions about your rights? Do you know which Connecticut laws
protect LGBT Individuals? Have you been harrassed at work for
being Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender? Have you been
fired? Do you have questions about adopting, fostering or
mentoring a child? Do you know where to turn for help? Follow
the links below for answers to your questions. Connecticut Anti-
Discrimination Law Does Connecticut have an anti-discrimination
law protecting gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals from
discrimination? Yes. In 1991, Connecticut became one of a
handful of states to pass a comprehensive anti-discrimination
law concerning sexual orientation in employment, housing, public
accommodations and credit. Does it also protect people perceived
of as gay, lesbian, and bisexual? Yes. The non-discrimination
law defines "sexual orientation" as "having a preference for
heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality, having a history
of such preference or being ide