HB 6650, An Act Concerning Public Access to Certain Coastal Resources

To create an equitable world for people of all races, the ACLU-CT believes that we must end racism in all its forms. Access to places of leisure like public beaches and swimming pools have long been sites of discrimination. Although racial discrimination in beach access is typically associated with the de jure segregation of southern beaches, Connecticut has its own history of pervasive discrimination. Fair beach access is an issue that has haunted Connecticut for too long, with restrictive policies that are grounded in politics and discrimination.