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HB 5792

AN ACT CONCERNING HUMAN RIGHTS REFEREES EMPLOYED BY THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Cara Pavalock-D'Amato

Connecticut bill modifying human rights referee employment and operational provisions under the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary
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Bill Summary · HB 5792

Legislative bill overview

HB 5792 modifies employment and operational provisions for human rights referees working under Connecticut's Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO). The bill appears to address specific procedural, compensation, or staffing matters related to these administrative hearing officers who adjudicate discrimination and human rights complaints.

Why is this important

Human rights referees handle cases involving workplace discrimination, housing discrimination, and other civil rights violations—decisions that directly affect individuals' access to employment, housing, and public accommodations. Changes to referee employment conditions or procedures can influence case processing speed, quality of hearings, and consistency of human rights protections across Connecticut.

Potential points of contention

  • Staffing and caseload implications: Changes to referee employment terms could affect hiring capacity, experience levels, and whether existing case backlogs improve or worsen
  • Due process concerns: Modifications to referee procedures or authority might raise questions about fairness, appeals processes, and whether complainants receive adequate hearings
  • Budget and resource allocation: Alterations to compensation or staffing structures carry fiscal implications for the state budget and CHRO's operational capacity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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