(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.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 7-294nn
Connecticut Title 7 — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_104.htm#sec_7-294nn· Version 2026