Statement on Senate Passage of Reproductive Rights Bill
As states like Oklahoma continue to enact extreme anti-abortion laws and we anticipate the overturn of Roe v. Wade in June, Connecticut stands at the forefront of protecting reproductive rights. I applaud the Senate for the passage of HB 5414 to expand access and protections for individuals who seek abortion care in our state. Although Roe is codified in our state law and abortion will remain legal here, that does not mean we are fully protected nor that everyone has access. This bill is critical as we prepare for a post-Roe America.