Legislation
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Feb 26, 2019
H.B. 6876, An Act Concerning the Copying of Public Records by Using a Hand-Held Scanner
This bill would stifle people’s accessibility to information they have a right to obtain, because it would make it more expensive for people to obtain the public information they seek from public agencies.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Oppose
Feb 22, 2019
S.B. 388, An Act Concerning A Person’s Intersex Status or Characteristics
As a member of the CT Equality Coalition, the ACLU-CT supports the rights promoted in this bill. This bill would protect people with intersex traits from discrimination, extending current protections against discrimination based on sex to all people.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Support
Feb 21, 2019
H.B. 7110, An Act Concerning Enhanced Classroom Safety and School Climate
The ACLU-CT opposes this bill, which would increase racial disparities in student discipline, lead to more students involved in the criminal justice system, and violate students’ due process rights.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Oppose
Feb 20, 2019
S.B. 840, An Act Concerning Academic Freedom at Public Institutions of Higher Education
It is important that the Board of Regents for Higher Education and the Board of Trustees of The University of Connecticut establish an academic freedom policy for the public higher education institution within their jurisdiction.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Support
Feb 17, 2019
S.B. 832, An Act Concerning Registries of Persons Found Responsible for Assaults or Other Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Abandonment of Elderly Persons or Persons with Disabilities
The ACLU-CT supports the goal of protecting public safety, but we are very concerned about the practical and legal problems that the proposed registry would create.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Oppose
Feb 14, 2019
H.B. 5922 An Act Concerning Use of Force Reports
As an organization committed to defending civil liberties under the U.S. and Connecticut Constitutions, the ACLU-CT strongly supports measures to ensure transparent public safety practices. House Bill 5922 would increase transparency regarding police uses of force in Connecticut.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Support
Feb 14, 2019
H.B. 5152 An Act Concerning a Study to Determine a Way to Detect When a Driver is Under the Influence of Marijuana
Before Connecticut rushes into implementing a roadside test for marijuana, the state should study all options and consult experts in the area to ensure that people’s rights are not violated by the use of such tests.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Support
Feb 14, 2019
H.B. 5363 An Act Concerning an Online Registry for Convicted Murderers
The ACLU-CT supports the goal of protecting public safety, but we are very concerned about the practical and legal problems that the proposed registry would create. We urge the legislature to oppose this bill.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Oppose
Feb 14, 2019
H.B. 6093 An Act Concerning Consideration of Immigration Status by Health Carriers
The ACLU-CT believes in equality for all people, no matter how much money they have, where they are from, or where their parents are from. By providing all people, regardless of immigration status, with the same access to affordable health insurance, House Bill 6093 upholds each of these ideals.
Status:
Pending
Position:
Support
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