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Apr 06, 2021
House Bill 6671, An Act Concerning the Provision of Legal Counsel in a Criminal Matter to a Person under Eighteen Years of Age
Given the important consequences for Connecticut’s kids who get involved in the criminal legal system, guaranteeing legal counsel to them in every criminal matter is vital to ensure justice is served.
Mar 17, 2021
House Bill 5883, An Act Concerning Voting for Municipal Officers and on Local Questions
Youth activists have highlighted numerous benefits to lowering the voting age to 16, including making voting a habit before a person undergoes major life changes at age 18, many of which, like moving out or starting college, pose barriers to voting.
Mar 17, 2021
Senate Bill 2, An Act Concerning Social Equity and the Health, Safety and Education of Children
We strongly encourage the committee to oppose Section 20 of Senate Bill 2, although we support the increased mental health care access and fee-free early childhood interventions proposed by this bill and take no position on the remainder of Senate Bill 2.
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