Connecticut Signs Comprehensive AI Bill into Law - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
Connecticut has enacted a comprehensive AI bill (SB 1100) that imposes new requirements on employers using AI in hiring, including bias audits, notice to candidates, and restrictions on automated employment decision tools (AEDT).
Aforeworn detected this change in the AI in Hiring & Employment Screening space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Enterprise employers, staffing/RPO firms, HR-tech/ATS vendors, and background-screening providers operating in Connecticut or using AI for hiring decisions affecting Connecticut residents. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: The law takes effect October 1, 2024, with enforcement likely starting shortly after. Bias audit requirements may have a phased timeline.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors AI in Hiring & Employment Screening continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Connecticut's SB 1100 requires employers to conduct bias audits of AI hiring tools, provide notice to candidates about AI use, and allow candidates to opt out of automated decisions. It also prohibits using AI that discriminates based on protected characteristics.
Who it affects
Enterprise employers, staffing/RPO firms, HR-tech/ATS vendors, and background-screening providers operating in Connecticut or using AI for hiring decisions affecting Connecticut residents.
What you must do
Review and update AI hiring tools to ensure compliance with bias audit and notice requirements; implement opt-out mechanisms; and document compliance efforts.
Deadline
The law takes effect October 1, 2024, with enforcement likely starting shortly after. Bias audit requirements may have a phased timeline.
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