New Connecticut Law Restricts Employer AI Use, Mandates Notice for AI-Caused RIFs | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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Publish Date: 2026-06-01 17:10:00
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- On May 29, 2026, Governor Ned Lamont signed landmark AI legislation in Connecticut.
- The law regulates the use of AI in consumer, employment, and government sectors.
- It mandates employers to disclose AI usage in employment decisions to employees and applicants.
- The law specifies that the use of AI is not a defense against discrimination claims.
- The law prohibits employers from using AI tools as a defense against discrimination claims.
- It provides whistleblower protections for employees of AI developers who report safety concerns.
- Certain parts of the law take effect as early as October 1, 2026, with more provisions following on October 1, 2027.
- The law also includes a requirement for a study to assess AI’s impact on Connecticut’s workforce.
