Fair Housing
Connecticut's protected class of 'gender identity or expression' under fair housing law protects individuals from discrimination based on:
AOnly biological sex
BA person's gender identity, which may differ from their biological sex, including transgender and non-binary individuals✓ Correct
COnly sexual orientation
DOnly employment discrimination
Explanation
Connecticut's Human Rights and Opportunities Law protects 'gender identity or expression,' which covers a person's actual or perceived gender identity including transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals. This protection applies to housing, real estate services, and other areas.
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