All Legislation

Legislation
Mar 25, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Women's Rights|
  • +2 Issues

Senate Bill 761, An Act Permitting the Use of Citizens’ Election Program Grant Funds to Offset a Participating Candidate’s Child Care Costs, and Supporting Sections 1-4 of Senate Bill 883, An Act Concerning the Recommendations of the Governor’s Council

The ACLU-CT believes strongly in removing barriers that prevent people from accessing the ability to run for elected office, particularly barriers that present a disproportionate hurdle to underrepresented groups.
Legislation
Mar 24, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • LGBTQIA+ Rights|
  • +2 Issues

House Bill 6374, An Act Concerning Sexual Misconduct on College Campuses

The ACLU-CT supports meaningful reforms aimed at holding educational institutions accountable when they fail to respond to gender-based violence.
Legislation
Mar 17, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • LGBTQIA+ Rights

Senate Bill 759, An Act Concerning Gender Neutrality in the State Constitution

When it comes to fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution of Connecticut, we believe that those rights are not just for the people who use the “he/him/his” pronouns throughout the Constitution, but for everyone.
Legislation
Mar 16, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • LGBTQIA+ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

House Bill 6590, An Act Prohibiting Certain Insurance Discrimination and Establishing a Task Force to Study Insurance Costs Borne by Businesses Located in Distressed Municipalities

The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming people are a touchstone of the ACLU of Connecticut’s legal and legislative work.
Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • LGBTQIA+ Rights|
  • +2 Issues

House Bill 6321, An Act Concerning Adoption and Implementation of the Connecticut Parentage Act

The Connecticut Parentage Act provides a path to secure protection for parents and children who currently have no legal recognition.
Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Women's Rights|
  • +3 Issues

House Bill 5848, An Act Exempting Breastfeeding Supplies from the Sales and Use Tax

Protecting the right to breastfeed is a fundamental reproductive decision necessary for reproductive justice.
Legislation
Feb 23, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Women's Rights|
  • +2 Issues

House Bill 6380, An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Range for a Vacant Position

Legislation
Feb 23, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Racial Justice|
  • +2 Issues

House Bill 5481, An Act Establishing a Grant Program for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses

Legislation
Feb 23, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Reproductive Justice|
  • +3 Issues

Senate Bill 835, An Act Concerning Deceptive Advertising Practices of Limited Services Pregnancy Centers