What Happens Next for CT’s Kids Is up to Us

House Passes Health Care Bill Featuring Safe Harbor Fund, Gender-Affirming Care Protection

After a lengthy debate marked by impassioned speeches and several rounds of voting on amendments, the Connecticut House of Representatives passed a sweeping health care equity bill Wednesday night, sending it to Gov. Ned Lamont’s desk.

What happens next for CT’s kids is up to us

Every kid makes mistakes. What happens next is up to us. Last Tuesday, the state Senate unanimously passed SB 1542, a bill that would limit the use of handcuffs and restraints on children. As the legislative session nears its close, what happens next now rests with Connecticut’s House of Representatives and, hopefully soon, Gov. Ned Lamont. Among northeastern states, Connecticut is uniquely harsh in its treatment of children. We are the only sta…