AN ACT CONCERNING NONDISCRIMINATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY PROTECTIONS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS.

HB 5486 requires Connecticut's Domestic Violence Criminal Justice Response Advisory Council to create new standards for domestic violence shelters and housing providers. These standards mandate clear nondiscrimination policies and cultural competency training for staff, and strengthen privacy safeguards for survivors' personal information. The bill directly affects shelters, housing providers, and domestic violence survivors by ensuring equitable access to services and better protection of sensitive data. It focuses on concrete policy changes without advocating for outcomes, aligning with the bill's stated purpose of improving safety and confidentiality.