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CT SB00214
Bill
Status
2/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Consolidates statutory language relating to reproductive health care services and gender-affirming health care services, incorporating provisions for gender-affirming care into existing reproductive health care statutes effective July 1, 2024.
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Allows persons to recover damages from parties who brought or enforce out-of-state judgments against them based on providing or receiving reproductive or gender-affirming health care services that are legal in Connecticut, including just damages and attorney's fees.
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Prohibits covered entities from disclosing patient communications or records related to reproductive or gender-affirming health care services without written consent, except in cases of suspected abuse, state or federal legal requirements, or defense of claims.
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Prevents Connecticut judges from issuing subpoenas for out-of-state investigations or proceedings targeting individuals for providing, receiving, or assisting with reproductive or gender-affirming health care services that are legal in this state, with limited exceptions.
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Prohibits state public agencies from providing information, resources, or assistance for out-of-state investigations or prosecutions seeking to impose liability on persons for reproductive or gender-affirming health care services that are legal in Connecticut.
Legislative Description
An Act Consolidating Statutory Provisions Relating To Reproductive Health Care Services And Gender-affirming Health Care Services.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/04
2/29/2024