HB05516

An Act Concerning Reproductive And Gender-affirming Health Care Services.

Introduced·3/5/26

Connecticut HB05516 protects health care providers from adverse actions for providing gender-affirming health care services.

Connecticut HB05516, effective July 1, 2026, safeguards health care providers from adverse actions by health care entities for providing gender-affirming health care services. The act defines "gender-affirming health care services" as medical care for gender dysphoria and gender incongruence. It prohibits health care entities from limiting providers' ability to offer comprehensive, medically accurate information and counseling about reproductive and gender-affirming health care services.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PH Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

22 Yea

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10 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 13

12:00 AM

Public Health Public Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 9

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Apr 9

House

House Calendar Number 361