CT SJ00004

Proposes amending Article Twenty-First of the Connecticut Constitution to expand the definition of sex-based discrimination under the equal protection clause

Explicitly defines discrimination based on sex to include discrimination based on pregnancy (including preventing, initiating, continuing, or terminating a pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and related health care

Amendment would either be continued to the next General Assembly session elected November 5, 2024, or presented directly to voters at that election

Ballot question would ask voters: "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to amend the equal protection clause to provide that discrimination on the basis of sex includes discrimination based on pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression?"

Received Joint Favorable report from the Government Administration and Elections Committee