Connecticut § 7-294nn - Law enforcement unit policy permitting police officers to wear religious head coverings.
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§ 7-294nn. Law enforcement unit policy permitting police officers to wear religious head coverings.
Sec. 7-294nn. Law enforcement unit policy permitting police officers to wear religious head coverings. (a) As used in this section, “law enforcement unit” and “police officer” have the same meanings as provided in section 7-294a.
(b) Not later than October 1, 2022, each law enforcement unit shall adopt or amend a policy to permit a police officer to wear a religious head covering in accordance with the police officer's religious beliefs while the police officer is on duty and wearing a uniform or other authorized attire, except where the use of tight-fitting protective headgear is required by such law enforcement unit.
(P.A. 22-66, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 22-66 effective May 23, 2022.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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