SB 295 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT CONCERNING STATE LAW PROTECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND PATIENTS RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF A LEGALLY PROTECTED HEALTH CARE ACTIVITY.

SB 295 defines "legally protected health care activity" in Connecticut to include reproductive health care services (like contraception and pregnancy-related care) and gender-affirming health care services (such as treatment for gender dysphoria) permitted under state law. It allows healthcare providers, patients, or insurers to recover damages - including legal fees - if they face lawsuits or judgments in other states based on these services. The bill also states that Connecticut law governs all cases related to these services within the state, overriding conflicting out-of-state laws. This directly affects healthcare providers, patients receiving these services, and insurers offering coverage for them within Connecticut.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Last action Apr 9, 2026

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Raised Bill → JUD Joint Favorable Substitute · 2 edits

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This bill was updated from a 'Raised Bill' to a 'Joint Favorable Substitute,' indicating it has passed committee review and is ready for final legislative action. The text includes minor formatting adjustments to the header and page numbering, while the core legal language regarding protected health care activities remains substantively unchanged.

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The bill title was changed from 'Raised Bill No. 295' to 'Substitute Bill No. 295' to reflect its current status in the legislative process.

Page numbering was adjusted from '27' pages to '25' pages, likely due to the removal of the original committee referral text.

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Committee

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Joint Favorable Substitute

upper

Feb 25, 2026

Committee

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Judiciary

upper

17 primary · 0 co-sponsors