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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-81n (2026)

Sexual orientation discrimination: Allocation of state benefits

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(a) Sexual orientation shall not be considered as a limiting factor in state-administered programs involving the distribution of funds to qualify applicants for benefits authorized by law.

(b) No state agency may provide grants, loans or other financial assistance to public agencies, private institutions or organizations which discriminate, unless exempted as provided in section 46a-81p.

(P.A. 91-58, S. 14.)

Cited. 236 C. 453.

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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 1996–2008 · leading case: Kerrigan v. Comm'r of Pub. Health, 957 A.2d 407 (Conn. 2008).
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Kerrigan v. Comm'r of Pub. Health, 957 A.2d 407 (Conn. 2008). · cites it 8× “…employment in state agencies; see General Statutes §§ 46a-81h and 46a-81j; the granting of state licenses; see General Statutes § 46a-81k; educational and vocational programs of state agencies; see General Statutes § 46a-81m; and the allocation of state benefits. See…”
Gay & Lesbian Law Students Ass'n v. Bd. of Trs., 673 A.2d 484 (Conn. 1996). · cites it 3× “” General Statutes § 46a-81n provides: “Sexual orientation discrimination: Allocation of state benefits, (a) Sexual orientation shall not be considered as a limiting factor in state-administered programs involving the distribution of funds to qualify applicants for benefits…”
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