Senate Bill No. 430, also known as Public Act No. 26-150, establishes the "integrated setting" standard for public entities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Effective July 1, 2026, the bill defines "integrated setting" as an environment that allows individuals with disabilities to engage with nondisabled individuals. It mandates that public entities, which include state agencies and local governments, provide services, programs, and activities in the most integrated setting suitable for individuals with disabilities who meet eligibility criteria. Additionally, individuals who believe they have been discriminated against under this section can file a complaint with the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities.

The bill also amends the definition of "discriminatory practice" in section 46a-51 of the general statutes. It repeals the previous language and replaces it with a new definition that includes violations of various sections of the law, specifically adding "section 1 of this act" to the list of discriminatory practices. This change broadens the scope of what constitutes discrimination to include violations related to the newly established integrated setting standard.