Legislation

The ACLU-CT believes deeply in making and keeping governmental records open and available to all people in the widest possible range of circumstances.

Today, there is widespread recognition that addiction is, fundamentally, an illness to be treated.

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.

As an organization that values government transparency and accessibility, the ACLU-CT supports people having access to records created by public agencies.

Information about unsuccessful and pending eviction suits against a person are certainly sensitive and private information. This type of information can be used to harm a person.

For too long, patients in Connecticut have been denied dignity. House Bill 6398 represents a small, but real, step forward on that front.

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.

Connecticut must also divest from policing and reinvest in programs that build strong and safe communities.

In this omnibus bill, the ACLU of Connecticut submitted testimony in partial support of House Bill 6594, An Act Concerning the Criminal Justice Process, as to Sections 9, 13-21, and 23-27; and in partial opposition to House Bill 6594, as to Sections 2, 3, 11, 12, and 28.