Legislation

The ACLU of Connecticut takes an active role in every session of the state legislature to support bills that advance civil liberties and oppose those that do not. We have testified before the legislature hundreds of times and have taken leading roles in the struggles to repeal the death penalty, fight racial profiling, challenge police practices, advocate for decarceation and an end to discrimination against people living with a criminal record, protect and expand LGBTQIA+ rights, and prevent encroachment on the right to free speech.

In 2021, the Connecticut General Assembly's legislative session is virtual, making it more important than ever for people to take action with us online.

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Feb 11, 2019
S.B. 54 and H.B. 5713
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Feb 11, 2019
S.B. 54 and H.B. 5713

S.B. 54 An Act Concerning a Landlord’s Ability to Review Criminal Records Relating to a Prospective Tenant, and H.B. 5713 An Act Concerning Inquiries about the Criminal Convictions of a Prospective Tenant

Smart Justice
Position: Needs amendments
Status: Pending

Both Senate Bill 54 and House Bill 5713 help to contribute to a critical, ongoing conversation about the need for Connecticut to address the issue of fair chances at housing for formerly incarcerated people...

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Feb 11, 2019
H.B. 5844
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Feb 11, 2019
H.B. 5844

H.B. 5844, An Act Requiring Housing Authorities to Provide Voter Registration Applications to Prospective Tenants

Voting Rights
Position: Support
Status: Pending

Requiring housing authorities to provide voter registration applications to prospective tenants strengthens our democracy by giving more people access to the materials they need to become registered voters...

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Mar 29, 2018
S.B. 13
Sandy LoMonico, criminal justice organizer for the ACLU of Connecticut, testifies re S.B. 13, a bill re shackling pregnant women, menstrual supplies for incarcerated women, family visitation policies in CT prisons
Mar 29, 2018
S.B. 13

S.B. 13, An Act Concerning Fair Treatment of Incarcerated Women

Women's Rights
Position: Support
Status: Passed both chambers

The ACLU of Connecticut is proud to stand up for incarcerated women’s health, rights, and dignity by supporting S.B. 13.

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Mar 27, 2018
H.B. 5394
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 27, 2018
H.B. 5394

H.B. 5394, An Act Concerning the Legalization and Regulation of the Retail Sale of Marijuana

Criminal Legal System
Position: Support
Status: Pending

Connecticut took a step in the right direction when it decriminalized adult possession of small amounts of marijuana and legalized medical marijuana. This bill requiring a plan to fully legalize marijuana...

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Mar 26, 2018
S.B. 514
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 26, 2018
S.B. 514

S.B. 514, An Act Concerning the Health Emergency Response Operations Act

Position: Support
Status: Pending

The ACLU-CT fights to protect the civil liberties of all people. This includes a person’s right to be free from imprisonment without reason. Quarantining someone is imprisoning them, meaning they are...

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Mar 26, 2018
S.B. 507, H.B. 5465, and H.B. 5547
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 26, 2018
S.B. 507, H.B. 5465, and H.B. 5547

S.B. 507, H.B. 5465, and H.B. 5547, Bills Concerning the Earned Risk Reduction Credit Program

Criminal Legal System
Position: Oppose
Status: Failed

The ACLU of Connecticut opposes S.B. 507, An Act Concerning Eligibility to Earn Risk Reduction Release Credits; H.B. 5465, An Act Concerning Good Time Credits; and H.B. 5547, An Act Concerning...

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