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HB 6078

AN ACT CONCERNING THE AVAILABILITY OF EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION ON THE CAMPUSES OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Blumenthal and 7 co-sponsors

Connecticut would require college campuses to provide emergency contraception to students through institutional health services, ensuring time-sensitive reproductive healthcare access.

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Bill Summary · HB 6078

Legislative bill overview

HB 6078 requires Connecticut institutions of higher education to make emergency contraception (Plan B and similar medications) available to students, likely through campus health services or student health centers. The bill appears designed to ensure equitable access to time-sensitive reproductive health options regardless of students' financial circumstances or proximity to off-campus pharmacies.

Why is this important

Emergency contraception has a narrow window of effectiveness (typically 72 hours, or up to 120 hours depending on the medication), making accessibility crucial for efficacy. College students may face barriers to access including cost, transportation, pharmacy availability during nights/weekends, or privacy concerns. Institutional provision addresses both practical access and health equity for a demographic with high rates of unintended pregnancy.

Potential points of contention

  • Religious institutional exemptions: Whether religiously-affiliated colleges can opt out based on doctrinal objections to contraception (similar to healthcare employer debates)
  • Funding responsibility: Whether the state will fund this requirement or place the cost burden on institutions, potentially raising student fees
  • Implementation scope: Whether this applies only to prescription emergency contraception or extends to over-the-counter options; what role campus pharmacies versus health clinics play; and whether free provision is mandated or just availability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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