Fair Housing
Connecticut's fair housing law adds which protected class NOT covered by the federal Fair Housing Act?
ARace
BFamilial status
CSexual orientation and gender identity✓ Correct
DNational origin
Explanation
Connecticut's fair housing statute adds protections beyond the federal law, including sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, and lawful source of income.
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