CT SJ00042

Proposes adding Section 21 to Article I of Connecticut's state constitution to establish an individual right to privacy that cannot be infringed without showing a compelling state interest.

Defines the privacy right to include the right of all adults to intimacy or marriage with another consenting adult regardless of sex or race, and the right of all residents to reproductive freedom including decisions to prevent, continue, or end pregnancy.

Prohibits the state from directly or indirectly denying, burdening, or abridging the privacy right unless justified by a compelling state interest achieved by the least restrictive means.

Requires the proposed amendment to be continued to the next General Assembly session elected at the November 5, 2024 general election or presented to voters at that same election for approval.

Establishes ballot language asking voters whether the Constitution should be amended to recognize individual privacy rights including adult intimacy, marriage regardless of sex or race, and reproductive freedom.