Legislative Update: Bills Passed June 4, 2021
June 5, 2021Connecticut's current domestic violence laws fall short of offering comprehensive support and protection for survivors. SB 1091 updates our laws to, among other changes, expand the definition of domestic violence to include coercive control. Though seemingly small, these changes can offer more positive outcomes to individuals trapped in abusive relationships.
Epinephrine cartridge injectors, such as EpiPens, are lifesaving tools for individuals with life-threatening allergies, however high prices keep these devices out of reach. EpiPens can cost up to $700, leading consumers to hang on to long-expired epinephrine injectors or forego them altogether. Just passed, HB 6587 would cap the cost at $25 and require health carriers to include at least one covered epinephrine injector on its lowest cost-sharing tier for certain insurance plans.
No one should be denied employment because of their age, yet studies have found that 60 percent of workers over 45 have experienced or seen age discrimination. SB 56 would strengthen protections against age discrimination by prohibiting employers from asking job applicants their age, date of birth, and graduation date.