In the months leading up to the November 2022 election, Connecticut became a safe haven for Americans seeking abortions, the third state to pass a captive audience law and a supporter for legal recreational marijuana users. Here are some of the dozens of state laws that took effect throughout the year.
Connecticut employees are now eligible to receive up to 12 weeks of Family and Medical Leave Insurance benefits over a 12-month period and two additional weeks for a serious health condition that “results in incapacitation during pregnancy.” This is an increase from the current 16 weeks of leave offered in a 24-month time frame.
The Connecticut Parentage Act provides equal treatment for children born under same-sex couples. It also ensures equal access to legal parentage rights for children with unmarried or non biological parents.
The legislative changes limited the instances in which a police officer’s use of deadly force is considered “justified” when making an arrest or preventing an escape. The new law also established factors to evaluate whether the officer’s force was reasonable and whether the conduct led to an increased risk before using force.
Accessory apartments are now legal to build and rent to family or other tenants in residential areas. It also prevents municipal zoning regulations from establishing minimum floor area requirements that exceed proper safety codes and aims to prevent overcrowding.
The minimum wage in Connecticut increased from $13 to $14 an...
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