Substitute Senate Bill No. 1380, also known as Public Act No. 25-154, establishes a new legal framework to prohibit discrimination by health care providers in the state of Connecticut, effective October 1, 2025. The bill defines discriminatory practices in the provision of health care services based on various characteristics, including race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, and disabilities, among others. It clarifies that "health care provider" encompasses any licensed individual or entity providing health care services. Importantly, the bill stipulates that it does not require the delivery of futile health care or interfere with a provider's professional judgment or public health planning.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes by repealing subdivision (8) of section 46a-51 and substituting it with updated language that includes the new section 19a-498c as a part of the definition of "discriminatory practice." The previous reference to section 19a-498c is deleted, and the new language is inserted to ensure that the definition encompasses the latest provisions regarding discrimination in health care. This legislative change aims to enhance protections against discrimination in health care settings, ensuring equitable access to services for all individuals.