CT SJ00057

Proposes amending the Connecticut State Constitution to replace gender-specific pronouns and terms with gender-neutral language throughout the document

Changes terms like "men" to "persons," "he" to "the governor/such person/such citizen," "his" to "such official's/the accused's," and "himself" to "such person's self" across multiple constitutional articles

Affects provisions covering fundamental rights, criminal prosecutions, free speech, right to bear arms, equal protection, legislative qualifications, executive powers, gubernatorial succession, and voter eligibility

Amendment would be continued to the next General Assembly session elected November 3, 2026, or presented directly to voters at that election

Ballot question would read: "Shall the Constitution of the State be amended to make all references to individuals gender-neutral?"