Connecticut 2024 Regular Session

Connecticut Senate Bill SB00214

Introduced
2/22/24  
Introduced
2/22/24  
Refer
2/22/24  

Caption

An Act Consolidating Statutory Provisions Relating To Reproductive Health Care Services And Gender-affirming Health Care Services.

Impact

The proposed legislation adds specific protections for patients and health care providers involved in reproductive and gender-affirming care. It particularly emphasizes the right of individuals in the state to receive these services without fear of civil or criminal liability stemming from actions in other jurisdictions. By repealing older statutes and replacing them with more contemporary definitions, the bill reflects the evolving understanding of reproductive health and gender-affirming care, promoting accessibility and safety for patients.

Summary

SB00214, also known as An Act Consolidating Statutory Provisions Relating To Reproductive Health Care Services And Gender-affirming Health Care Services, aims to create a unified legislative framework within the state for reproductive and gender-affirming health services. The primary focus of the bill is to integrate definitions and regulations concerning these health services into existing statutes, thereby simplifying the legal landscape for providers and patients alike. Furthermore, it seeks to ensure that individuals providing or receiving such services are protected under state law from liabilities imposed by other states that do not recognize these rights.

Contention

Despite its intent, SB00214 has faced opposition from conservative groups and some lawmakers who argue that it could lead to potential exploitation of healthcare services without adequate oversight. Critics express concerns about the implications of expanded civil liability protections, suggesting this could deter legitimate legal actions in cases of malpractice or negligence. The debate around this bill highlights the broader national discourse on reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ health care, making it a focal point for advocacy and opposition alike.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB07135

An Act Concerning The Provision Of Reproductive And Gender-affirming Health Care Services To Patients.

CT SB01530

An Act Concerning A Technical Change To A Provision Concerning Government Administration And The Provision Of Reproductive And Gender-affirming Health Care Services To Patients Regardless Of Location.

CT HB7

Reproductive & Gender-affirming Health Care

CT H5857

Creates the reproductive freedom and gender affirming care health data privacy act.

CT S0824

Creates the reproductive freedom and gender affirming care health data privacy act.

CT HB05414

An Act Concerning The Provision Of Protections For Persons Receiving And Providing Reproductive Health Care Services In The State And Access To Reproductive Health Care Services In The State.

CT SB1283

GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE

CT HB05424

An Act Prohibiting Adverse Actions Against Health Care Providers For Providing Certain Health Care Services.

CT H0214

An act relating to establishing the Safe Harbor Award Program for expenses related to reproductive and gender-affirming health care services

CT A5419

Prohibits health care professionals from providing gender-affirming health care services to persons under 21 years of age.

Similar Bills

HI SB604

Relating To Health.

HI SB604

Relating To Health.

NJ S2633

Concerns protections with respect to nondisclosure of certain patient information relating to reproductive health care services, and protecting access to services and procedures related to abortion for certain out-of-State persons.

NJ A4363

Strengthens access to New Jersey reproductive health services for in-State and out-of-State persons.

HI SB1491

Relating To Reproductive Health Care Services.

HI SB1491

Relating To Reproductive Health Care Services.

IL HB5239

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH-INTERSTATE

AK HB241

Reproductive Health: Legal Protections