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This legislation would redefine "sex" in the Constitution of Connecticut to include pregnancy termination (abortion) and "gender identity and expression."
We need your help to stop this madness!!!
SJ 35 amends the state constitution to redefine discrimination on the basis of "sex" by expanding its definition beyond male and female, and including abortion. The new definition states: "sex includes, but is not limited to, discrimination, in intent or effect, based on pregnancy, including preventing, initiating, continuing or terminating a pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and expression; and related health care. "
Abortion: Placing abortion under the equal protection clause of the state constitution will make it almost impossible to place any legal limits on abortion in our state. It would override the current restriction in state law which limits abortions up until viability, unless there is a health concern. The amendment would provide the basis for legal challenges against any state limitations on abortion, including viability.
It would result in abortions without any limits, for the full nine months of pregnancy, becoming the law of our state.
Gender Identity: Inclusion of "gender identity and expression" under the equal protection clause will simply deny reality and render biology and natural law meaningless.
Equal protections usually apply to items that are objective and not subject to change, such as race, color, national origin and physical disabilities, to name a few. Anyone who does not agree and does not accept the gender identity ideology will be discriminating and potentially subject to criminal and civil charges. Biological boys playing on girls’ sports teams will become an unchallengeable reality.
The proposed amendment is an effort by legislators to eliminate any future public opposition to abortion or gender ideology. The legal impacts will be adjudicated in the courts for years. Our rights to speak out on these issues will also be gravely impacted.
What you can do:
1) Testify in-person: Individuals who wish to testify must register using the On-line Testimony Registration Form. The registration form must contain the name of the person who will be testifying. A unique email address must be provided for each person registered to speak. You are given three minutes to speak. Registration will close on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Speaker order of approved registrants will be listed in a randomized order and posted on the Government Administration and Elections Committee website on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00 pm. under Public Hearing Testimony. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The header of the testimony should contain your name and the bill number.
2) You can just submit written testimony. Please submit written testimony using the On-line Testimony Submission Form. The header of the testimony should contain your name and the bill number. The testimony should be polite in nature and simply state the reason you oppose the bill.
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