Connecticut Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
As of Oct. 1, 2004, Connecticut's hate crime law will explicitly include gender identity and expression. Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 53a-181j- 53a-181l.
Sexual orientation protected? Yes
Connecticut state law explicitly addresses violence based on actual or perceived sexual orientation. Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 53a - 181j - l.
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Last Updated: 3/8/2007