Legislation

The ACLU of Connecticut takes an active role in every session of the state legislature to support bills that advance civil liberties and oppose those that do not. We have testified before the legislature hundreds of times and have taken leading roles in the struggles to repeal the death penalty, fight racial profiling, challenge police practices, advocate for decarceation and an end to discrimination against people living with a criminal record, protect and expand LGBTQIA+ rights, and prevent encroachment on the right to free speech.

In 2021, the Connecticut General Assembly's legislative session is virtual, making it more important than ever for people to take action with us online.

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Stay updated on our legislative work with the 2025 Legislative Tracker.

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Apr 1, 2022
S.B. 459
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Apr 1, 2022
S.B. 459

The PROTECT Act, S.B. 459, An Act Concerning the Commisison for Correctional Oversight, the Use of Isolated Confinement, Seclusion, Restraints, Strip Searches, Social Contacts for Incarcerated Persons, Transparency for Conditions of Incarceration ...

Criminal Legal System
Position: Support

S.B. 459, An Act Concerning the Commisison for Correctional Oversight, the Use of Isolated Confinement, Seclusion, Restraints, Strip Searches, Social Contacts for Incarcerated Persons, Transparency for...

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Mar 31, 2022
S.B. 460
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 31, 2022
S.B. 460

S.B. 460, An Act Concerning Compassionate or Medical Parole and Credits Awarded For Release During an Emergency Declaration

Criminal Legal System
Position: Support

Senate Bill 460 provides that the BOPP shall consider different criteria for considering compassionate releases during disasters, emergency declarations, epidemics and pandemics, and other public health...

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Mar 31, 2022
S.B. 462
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 31, 2022
S.B. 462

S.B. 462, An Act Concerning Assault of a Public Transit Employee

Criminal Legal System
Position: Oppose

While public transit officials—and, indeed, no person—should ever be subjected to assault just for doing their jobs, making public transit officials a specially protected class with an enhanced penalty is...

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Mar 31, 2022
H.J.R. 114
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 31, 2022
H.J.R. 114

H.J.R. 114, A Resolution Proposing an Amendment to the State Constitution to Permit No Excuse Absentee Voting

Voting Rights
Position: Support

The legislature should embrace this chance to decrease congestion at the polls on Election Day and improve the chances of vulnerable people to safely cast their ballots. When more people have a chance to...

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Mar 31, 2022
S.B. 471
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 31, 2022
S.B. 471

S.B. 471, An Act Concerning Elections and State Voting Rights

Voting Rights
Position: Support

Senate Bill 471, also known as the Connecticut Voting Rights Act, covers quite a few substantive policies to make voting easier, more accessible, and fairer. The Connecticut Voting Rights Act is targeted at...

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Mar 31, 2022
H.B. 5390
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
Mar 31, 2022
H.B. 5390

H.B. 5390, An Act Repealing Statutory Provisions That Impose Liability on an Individual for Repayment of Costs Incurred When the Individual Was Incarcerated

Criminal Legal System
Position: Support

For nearly thirty years, the state of Connecticut has wreaked harm upon our residents. Once people finish their sentence, they should have the same opportunity to support themselves and their families as...

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