1. Does Connecticut protect the right to abortion in its state constitution?

No, Connecticut does not protect the right to abortion in its state constitution. The state’s constitution does not explicitly address abortion rights, though Connecticut does recognize the rights of individuals to make their own decisions regarding reproductive health.

2. Does Connecticut have an amendment in its state constitution that recognizes the right to an abortion?

No, Connecticut does not have an amendment in its state constitution that recognizes the right to an abortion. However, Connecticut’s Supreme Court has ruled that the state constitution guarantees a woman’s right to abortion.

3. Does Connecticut have any restrictions on abortion in its state constitution?

No, Connecticut does not have any restrictions on abortion in its state constitution.

4. Does Connecticut have a state constitutional amendment that specifically prohibits abortion?

No, Connecticut does not have a state constitutional amendment that specifically prohibits abortion. The state does have laws regulating abortion, such as parental consent and waiting periods, but there is no specific prohibition of the practice in the state’s constitution.

5. Is there an amendment to the Connecticut state constitution that allows or prohibits abortions?

The Connecticut state constitution does not contain an amendment that explicitly allows or prohibits abortions. However, the Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled in the case of Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health that the Connecticut Constitution guarantees a right to privacy that extends to a woman’s decision to terminate her pregnancy.

6. Is there any language in the Connecticut state constitution that deals with the issue of abortion?

No, there is no language in the Connecticut state constitution that deals with the issue of abortion. The state constitution does contain language regarding the right to privacy, but this language is not directly related to abortion.

7. Does the Connecticut state constitution provide for the right to access an abortion?

No, the Connecticut state constitution does not provide for the right to access an abortion. Connecticut does, however, have laws protecting the right to access abortion and other reproductive health services.

8. Does the Connecticut state constitution allow for restrictions on abortion access?

Yes, the Connecticut state constitution does allow for restrictions on abortion access. In 1989, the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled that the Connecticut Constitution does not guarantee a woman an absolute right to abortion. The court further held that the state may place reasonable restrictions on the right to abortions.

9. Is there language in the Connecticut state constitution that specifically addresses the right to choose or reject an abortion?

No, there is no language in the Connecticut state constitution that specifically addresses the right to choose or reject an abortion.

10. Is there language in the Connecticut state constitution that specifically addresses the regulation of abortion services?

No, there is no language in the Connecticut state constitution that specifically addresses the regulation of abortion services. However, the Connecticut Supreme Court did rule in 1989 that the state’s right to privacy protects a woman’s right to choose abortion.

11. Does the Connecticut state constitution include provisions for exceptions to laws regulating or restricting access to abortions?

No, the Connecticut state constitution does not include provisions for exceptions to laws regulating or restricting access to abortions. The U.S. Supreme Court has established that abortion is a protected right under the federal constitution and Connecticut state law generally follows this precedent.

12. Are there any constitutional amendments in Connecticut that address restrictions or prohibitions on abortion access?

No, there are no constitutional amendments in Connecticut that address restrictions or prohibitions on abortion access. However, the state does have laws that regulate abortion, including parental notification for minors seeking abortion, as well as a mandatory 24-hour waiting period prior to the procedure.

13. Does Connecticut have a constitutional amendment recognizing fetal personhood rights?

No, Connecticut does not have a constitutional amendment recognizing fetal personhood rights.

14. Does Connecticut have a constitutional amendment protecting the health and safety of those seeking abortions?

No, Connecticut does not have a constitutional amendment protecting the health and safety of those seeking abortions. The state does have laws in place to protect the rights of those seeking abortions, however.

15. Is there any language in the Connecticut state constitution that deals with parental consent requirements for obtaining abortions?

Yes. The Connecticut state constitution states that a minor under the age of 18 must obtain prior written consent from one parent or legal guardian before obtaining an abortion. The consent must be given in person at the abortion facility or in writing to the physician and must be witnessed by a notary public or two other witnesses.

16. What legal rights do women have in Connecticut with regard to abortion-related decisions?

Women in Connecticut have the legal right to make their own decisions regarding abortion. Under Connecticut law, a woman can have an abortion up to the point of fetal viability—that is, when a fetus can survive outside the womb. Once a fetus is viable, an abortion may only be performed if it is necessary to protect the woman’s life or health. Women do not need to get permission from their spouse or anyone else in order to have an abortion. Connecticut also has several provisions that protect a woman’s right to obtain and use contraception, including emergency contraception.

17. Does the Connecticut state constitution provide any protection from discrimination based on reproductive health decisions, including abortion?

No, the Connecticut state Constitution does not provide any protection from discrimination based on reproductive health decisions, including abortion. However, the state has passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on reproductive health decisions, which is enforced by Connecticut’s Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO).

18. Is there any language in the Connecticut state constitution that addresses public funding for abortions or related healthcare services?

The Connecticut state constitution does not address public funding for abortions or related healthcare services.

19. Are there any laws or constitutional amendments in Connecticut that address late-term abortions or fetal viability standards?

Yes, there are laws in Connecticut that address late-term abortions and fetal viability standards. The Connecticut General Statutes Title 19, Chapter 328 Section 19a-56(a) states that no abortion may be performed after the twentieth week of pregnancy unless it is necessary to preserve the life of the pregnant woman, or to prevent a serious risk of her physical or mental health, or unless it is certified by two physicians that the fetus is “incompatible with sustained life outside the uterus”. The Connecticut General Statutes Title 19 Chapter 328 Section 19a-56(b) also states that no abortion may be performed at any stage of pregnancy unless an accredited physician determines that the fetus is not viable.

20. Is there any language or amendments in the Connecticut state constitution regarding informed consent requirements for abortions?

No, there is not. The Connecticut State Constitution does not address informed consent requirements for abortions.