Connecticut SB355: AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS.

What the bill says

An act concerning limitations on the use of nondisclosure agreements. assembly convened.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS. Assembly convened: Section 1. Section 46a-60 of the 2026 supplement to the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): (a) As used in this section: (1) "Pregnancy" means pregnancy, childbirth or a related condition, including, but not limited to, lactation; (2) "Reasonable accommodation" means, but is not limited to, being permitted to sit while working, more frequent or longer breaks, periodic rest, assistance with manual labor, job restructuring, light duty assignments, modified work schedules, temporary transfers to less strenuous or hazardous work, time off to recover from childbirth or break time and appropriate facilities for expressing breast milk; and (3) "Undue hardship" means an action requiring significant difficulty LCO No. 2042 1 of Raised Bill No. or expense when considered in light of factors such as (A) the nature and cost of the accommodation; (B) the overall financial resources of the employer; (C) the overall size of the business of the employer with respect to the number of employees, and the number, type and location of its facilities; and (D) the effect on expenses and resources or the impact otherwise of such accommodation upon the operation of the employer. (b) It shall be a discriminatory practice in violation of this section: …

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Sponsors

• Matthew Blumenthal (D, 147) · primary sponsor
• Martin Looney (D, 11)
• Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
• Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D, 17)
• Sarah Keitt (D, 134)
• Jillian Gilchrest (D, 18)
• Julie Kushner (D, 24)
• Hubert Delany (D, 144)
• Martha Marx (D, 20)
• Laurie Sweet (D, 91)
• Amy Morrin Bello (D, 28)
• Aimee Berger-Girvalo (D, 111)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
2. April 13, 2026: No New File by Committee on Judiciary
3. April 13, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
4. April 13, 2026: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
5. April 10, 2026: Joint Favorable
6. April 8, 2026: Immediate Transmittal to Committee on Judiciary
7. March 30, 2026: File Number 224
8. March 30, 2026: Senate Calendar Number 179
9. March 30, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
10. March 30, 2026: Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Votes

• JUD Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (April 10, 2026): 22 yea, 17 nay, passed
• LAB Vote Tally Sheet-A (March 12, 2026): 4 yea, 6 nay, failed
• LAB Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 12, 2026): 9 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB355?

SB355 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON THE USE OF NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS.

What does SB355 do?

In its own words: An act concerning limitations on the use of nondisclosure agreements. assembly convened.

What is the status of SB355?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB355?

Matthew Blumenthal (D, 147), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB355?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00355&which_year=2026