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Read. Follow. Verify.Connecticut requires employers to give prior notice of electronic surveillance and sets civil penalties for violations
Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Gary Winfield and 3 others
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What This Bill Does
Employers engaging in must provide prior written notice to affected employees and post notices in conspicuous locations starting October 1, 2026, with exemptions for reasonable suspicion of misconduct, airports, and security purposes. Newly hired employees must receive a written plain language statement advising which prohibited activities may be monitored without prior notice.
Employers face progressive civil penalties up to $3,000 for failing to provide required notices, while workers gain explicit notification rights regarding workplace tracking.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Employers
Employers must provide prior written notice and conspicuous postings regarding electronic monitoring locations, issue new hire disclosures, and face civil penalties for noncompliance.
Employees
Employees receive formal prior written notice and conspicuous postings detailing workplace electronic monitoring activities and locations.
Labor Commissioner
The Labor Commissioner is authorized to conduct hearings and levy civil penalties against employers who violate electronic monitoring notice rules.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Current status: Signed into law.
Procedural history
22 actions- Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolledSigned by the Governor
- May 22, 2026Governor of ConnecticutTransmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
- May 22, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyTransmitted to the Secretary of State
- May 19, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolledPublic Act 26-73
- May 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyIn Concurrence
- May 5, 2026HouseFloorHouse Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule B
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- May 5, 2026HouseFloorHouse Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule B
- Apr 30, 2026HouseHouse Calendar Number 542
- Apr 30, 2026HouseFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
- Apr 29, 2026HouseRules Suspended, Transmitted to the House
- Apr 29, 2026SenateFloorSenate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule B
- Apr 29, 2026SenateFloorSenate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule B 5273
- Apr 29, 2026SenateAmendment Withdrawn, Senate Amendment Schedule A 5217
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFile Number 576
- Apr 9, 2026SenateSenate Calendar Number 342
- Apr 9, 2026SenateFavorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
- Apr 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Apr 2, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyReferred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
- Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyFiled with Legislative Commissioners' Office
- Mar 23, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyJoint Favorable Substitute
- Mar 9, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyPublic Hearing 03/13
- Mar 6, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommitteeReferred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections
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Sources
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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