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 factors, 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 professional judgment, ethical considerations, or public health planning. Additionally, the bill amends the definition of "discriminatory practice" in section 46a-51 of the general statutes. It repeals the previous definition and substitutes it with a new one that includes the addition of section 19a-498c while deleting the previous reference to 19a-498c. This change broadens the scope of what constitutes discrimination in health care, reinforcing the commitment to equitable treatment for all individuals seeking health services in Connecticut.