Reproductive Equity Now Celebrates Protection of Youth Access to Confidential Care Signed Into Law
Yesterday, Gov. Lamont signed H.B. 7213 into law, legislation that codifies minors’ ability to confidentially consent to contraceptive & pregnancy-related care
HARTFORD (June 10, 2025) – Reproductive Equity Now’s Connecticut State Director Liz Gustafson released the following statement after Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 25-19 into law, legislation that establishes clear statutory protections for minors’ ability to confidentially consent to contraceptive and pregnancy-related care, into state law yesterday.
“With Governor Lamont’s signature, Connecticut has officially affirmed and protected young people’s right to access contraceptive and pregnancy-related care,” said Liz Gustafson, Connecticut State Director for Reproductive Equity Now. “By signing this bill into law, our state has taken a powerful step to ensure that young people can confidentially consent to and access the essential care they need—with dignity, safety, and without unnecessary barriers. Connecticut has long recognized the importance of protecting young people’s autonomy, and this law strengthens that legacy at a critical time for reproductive rights across the country. We’re proud to live in a state that continues to lead with compassion and clarity, and we’re deeply grateful to providers who advocated on behalf of their patients, advocacy partners, and legislative champions, for making this possible, and Governor Lamont for signing Public Act 25-28 into law.”
On May 27, the Connecticut state legislature passed H.B. 7213 and sent the legislation to Gov. Lamont's desk. In March, Gustafson submitted written testimony in support of H.B. 7213 ahead of a public hearing on the legislation in the Connecticut Public Health Committee.
H.B. 7213 is part of Reproductive Equity Now’s Connecticut 2025 legislative priorities, which include advocating for protecting patient access to care, bolstering shield protections for abortion providers, and affirming the right to emergency pregnancy-related care amidst federal attacks.
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