Recent CCPAC Testimonies
HB 5854 - "An Act Concerning the Number of Wage and Hour Inspectors at the Labor Department" - Testimony (Support) - Social Justice Issue
HB 5003 - "An Act Concerning Education Funding in Connecticut" - Testimony (Recommended changes) - School Choice
SB 897 - "An Act Concerning A Patient's Directions Regarding Life Support Systems" - Testimony (Oppose) - Pro-life Medical Ethics
February 24, 2023
Abortion Funding - HB 6618
HB 6618 - "An Act Concerning Medical Assistance for Certain Persons Receiving Abortion Care and Related Services in Connecticut"
Overview: HB 6618 requires the State of Connecticut, through the Department of Social Services, to use Connecticut taxpayer funds to pay for 100% of the cost of abortion services for out-of-state low- income women. The women are eligible for this coverage if they meet certain income requirements and come from a state that has laws making the abortion service being sought illegal in their home state.
Status: Public Hearing Pending
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February 13, 2023