Emergency Contraception for Rape Victims

In 2007, Connecticut passed a law requiring Emergency Departments to offer and provide victims of sexual assault with emergency contraception in the ER at which they arrive.

This legislation, entitled "Compassionate Care for Rape Victims", took two years to be voted into law. During the 2007 Public Hearing in the Human Services Committee, anti-choice lawmakers equated Emergency Contraception with abortion and weighed the rights of victims against those of Catholics.

"Compassionate Care for Rape Victims" is landmark legislation that has been replicated in other states throughout the United States.

Freedom of Choice

Connecticut has an affirmative right to choose in its state law.

Connecticut’s state law currently provides greater protection for a woman’s right to choose than the federal Constitution.

Insurance Coverage for Contraceptives

Connecticut law requires health insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to provide the same coverage for contraception.

Low-Income Women’s Access to Abortion

Connecticut provides low-income women access to abortion.

Protection Against Clinic Violence

Connecticut law protects women seeking reproductive health care and medical personnel from blockades and violence.

Informed Consent

Connecticut has an abortion-specific informed consent law.

Post-Viability Abortion Restriction

Connecticut restricts post-viability abortions.

Young Women’s Access to Abortion

Connecticut requires young women to receive abortion counseling prior to receiving an abortion.