Last year, Connecticut became a "safe harbor" state for abortion access. In this session of the General Assembly, the focus is on access to contraception by allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control.
Ducey reportedly made a bargain with Democrats in June when the budget was passed that he would call a special session once the election was over to lift the AEL.
Over the last several years, Public Policy Partners has worked with its client, Planned Parenthood of Maryland, and other partners to ensure the legislature prioritized access to abortion care in the event of a post-Roe world.