Connecticut

Status of Abortion:

Legal

Connecticut statute § 19a-602 mirrors the language of the Roe v. Wade decision. It makes abortion fully accessible through the first 24 weeks, and available even after that if the pregnancy has any possible negative impact on the mother’s health, including her mental health.

Abolition History:

No bill to abolish abortion has been introduced in Connecticut.

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Executive Branch

Governor:

Ned Lamont (D)

Legislative Branch

Track Legislation:

Use Assembly homepage

Speaker of the House:

Rep. Matthew Ritter (D-1)

President of the Senate:

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D)

President Pro Tem of the Senate:

Sen. Martin Looney (D-11)

Legislative Calendar

Annual Regular Sessions begin in January and end in May during odd-numbered years or April in even-numbered years.

Legislative Deadlines:

Deadlines will be posted as they become available.


Find abolitionists in Connecticut:

Abolitionist Organizations

Connecticut Foundation to Abolish Abortion

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