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CT HB05307

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires notification to at least one parent or guardian within 48 hours after an abortion is performed on an unemancipated minor, effective October 1, 2026

  • Allows minors who declare in a signed written statement that they are victims of sexual abuse, neglect, or physical abuse by a parent or guardian to have notice sent instead to a sibling aged 21+, stepparent, grandparent, or another specified adult aged 21+

  • Removes the existing requirement that physicians or counselors discuss the possibility of involving parents in the minor's decision-making about pregnancy prior to the procedure

  • Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for health care providers or counselors who rely in good faith on a minor's signed statement of abuse

  • Exempts parents or guardians who do not receive proper notice from liability for costs of pregnancy-related health care services provided to the minor

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Provision Of Notice To A Parent Or Guardian Of A Minor Child Who Has Received Pregnancy-related Health Care Services.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2026

Full Bill Text

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