Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-81p (2026)

Sexual orientation discrimination: Religious organizations

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The provisions of sections 4a-60a and 46a-81b to 46a-81o, inclusive, shall not apply to a religious corporation, entity, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, entity, association, educational institution or society of its activities, or with respect to matters of discipline, faith, internal organization or ecclesiastical rule, custom or law which are established by such corporation, entity, association, educational institution or society.

(P.A. 91-58, S. 17; P.A. 23-145, S. 4.)

History: P.A. 23-145 replaced “46a-81a” with “46a-81b”, effective July 1, 2023.

Cited. 236 C. 453.

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Cited in 3 cases, 1996–2012 · leading case: Gay & Lesbian Law Students Ass'n v. Bd. of Trs., 673 A.2d 484 (Conn. 1996).

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Gay & Lesbian Law Students Ass'n v. Bd. of Trs., 673 A.2d 484 (Conn. 1996). · cites it 3× ““(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.” General Statutes § 46a-81q provides: “Sexual orientation discrimination:…”

Patino v. Birken Mfg. Co., 41 A.3d 1013 (Conn. 2012). · cites it 2× “to 2009) § 46a-81r (law shall not be construed "to mean that the state of Connecticut condones homosexuality"); [17] General Statutes § 46a-81p (exception for religious institutions); General Statutes § 46a-81q *1025 (exception for ROTC programs); § 46a-81c, the employment…”

Boy Scouts of Am. v. Wyman, 213 F. Supp. 2d 159 (D. Conn. 2002). · cites it 2× “In Conn. Gen.Stat. §§ 46a-81p and 46a-81q, the Connecticut legislature specifically exempted religious groups and the ROTC from the Gay Rights Law.”

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