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New Sexual Harassment Law Passes State Senate New Sexual Harassment Law Passes State Senate
New Sexual Harassment Law Passes State Senate The state Senate passed the "Time’s Up Act" on Friday, May 4, which mandates sexual harassment training for employees and extends how long sexual assault crimes can be prosecuted.  A less stringent version of the bill, passed the Senate by a 31-5 vote. It must be approved by the House to become Connecticut law. The act reforms Connecticut’s sexual harassment and sexual assault laws to create stronger protections for victims and to increase penalties for offenders by reforming complaint processes, strengthening and expanding Connecticut’s mandated reporter laws and eliminating stat…