Bill > HB06507

This bill proposes to amend section 3-129g of the general statutes to expand the Attorney General's legal authority by explicitly permitting them to initiate legal actions in response to alleged discriminatory housing practices. Currently, the Attorney General may not have a clear, direct statutory authorization to file such lawsuits, and this bill would provide a formal legal pathway for the state's top law enforcement official to address potential housing discrimination. By granting this authority, the bill aims to strengthen protections against housing discrimination and provide an additional mechanism for enforcing fair housing laws. The proposed change would allow the Attorney General to take legal action when there are credible allegations that individuals or organizations have engaged in discriminatory practices related to housing, which could include issues such as unequal treatment in rental, sales, or mortgage lending based on protected characteristics like race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.

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