Connecticut requires public entities to administer services in integrated settings for persons with disabilities starting July 1, 2026

Original title: AN ACT ADOPTING THE INTEGRATED SETTING STANDARD OF THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES.

Last action · June 4, 2026: Signed by the GovernorSponsors: Robin Comey and 12 others

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What This Bill Does

Public agencies and local governments must administer services, programs, and activities in the most appropriate for individuals with disabilities, effective July 1, 2026. Individuals aggrieved by a violation may file a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

Why it matters

Expands legal protections by allowing individuals to file complaints for state and local integration standard violations, altering how public agencies deliver services.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

persons with disabilities

Receive services, programs, and activities administered in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.

Directly affected

public entity

Must administer services, programs, and activities in integrated settings and are subject to discriminatory practice complaints.

Directly affected

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities

Empowered to receive discriminatory practice complaints regarding alleged violations of the integrated setting requirement.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an integrated setting under this law?

An is a setting that enables persons with disabilities to interact with nondisabled persons as described in subsection (d) of 28 CFR 35.130.

Who can file a complaint if a public entity violates this requirement?

Any person aggrieved by an alleged violation may file a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

20 actions

Jun 4, 2026Governor of ConnecticutEnrolled
Signed by the Governor
May 29, 2026Governor of Connecticut
Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
May 29, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
May 20, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyEnrolled
Public Act 26-150
May 6, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
In Concurrence
May 6, 2026HouseFloor
House Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A

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May 6, 2026HouseFloor
House Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A
Apr 22, 2026House
House Calendar Number 487
Apr 22, 2026House
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
Apr 21, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Passed as Amended by Senate Amendment Schedule A
Apr 21, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Adopted Senate Amendment Schedule A 4207
Apr 2, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
File Number 363
Apr 2, 2026Senate
Senate Calendar Number 250
Apr 2, 2026Senate
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Apr 2, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Mar 27, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/01/26 5:00 PM
Mar 20, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Mar 19, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Joint Favorable
Mar 6, 2026Connecticut General Assembly
Public Hearing 03/10
Mar 5, 2026Connecticut General AssemblyCommittee
Referred to Joint Committee on Human Services

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