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HB 6032

AN ACT ELIMINATING THE USE OF "LATINX" IN THE GENERAL STATUTES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doug Dubitsky

Connecticut bill eliminating "Latinx" from state law, replacing the gender-neutral term throughout general statutes with alternative language.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
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Bill Summary · HB 6032

Legislative bill overview

HB 6032 would remove all instances of the term "Latinx" from Connecticut's general statutes and replace them with alternative terminology. The bill appears to target gender-neutral language that has been incorporated into state law, requiring a comprehensive review and revision of statutory references.

Why is this important

Language used in state statutes carries legal weight and reflects official policy priorities. This bill represents a direct challenge to inclusive terminology that some jurisdictions have adopted, raising questions about how government recognizes and addresses diverse populations in official documents and legal frameworks.

Potential points of contention

  • Definitional dispute: Disagreement over whether "Latinx" serves an inclusive linguistic purpose or represents unnecessary activism; what replacement terminology should be used and whether it adequately represents the community
  • Statutory scope: Uncertainty about which references would be affected and whether removing the term could inadvertently narrow protections, services, or recognition for Latino/Latina communities in law
  • Symbolic vs. practical impact: Debate over whether this change is primarily symbolic political messaging versus addressing substantive legal concerns about terminology and clarity

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

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