Researcher: MHF Page 1 4/11/22
OLR Bill Analysis
SJ 30
RESOLUTION PROPOSING A STATE CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT TO RECOGNIZE A RIGHT OF PERSONAL
REPRODUCTIVE AUTONOMY AND FREEDOM.
SUMMARY
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the
enactment of any law that denies or infringes on personal reproductive
autonomy and freedom unless there is a compelling state interest and
the law achieves it by the least restrictive means. The proposed
amendment specifies that the right of personal reproductive autonomy
and freedom is fundamental to the liberty and dignity of self-
determination.
The ballot designation to be used when the amendment is presented
at the general election is “Shall the Constitution of the State be amended
to recognize a right of personal reproductive autonomy and freedom?”
EFFECTIVE DATE: If the resolution passes by at least three-fourths
of the membership of each house of the General Assembly, it will be
placed on the 2022 general election ballot. If it passes by a majority of
the membership of each house but less than three-fourths, it will be
referred to the 2023 session of the legislature. If it passes in that session
by a majority of each house, it will appear on the 2024 general election
ballot. If a majority of those voting on the amendment in the general
election approve it, the amendment will become part of the state
constitution.
COMMITTEE ACTION
Government Administration and Elections Committee
Joint Favorable
Yea 12 Nay 5 (03/29/2022)