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HB 6108

AN ACT REQUIRING STATE-FUNDED FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDERS TO FILE A LEGISLATIVE REPORT ON SERVICES PROVIDED AND ANY REPORTS OF SEXUAL ABUSE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gale Mastrofrancesco and 1 co-sponsor

HB 6108 mandates state-funded family planning providers report annual service metrics and sexual abuse incidents to Connecticut legislature for accountability and oversight.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Human Services
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Bill Summary · HB 6108

Legislative bill overview

HB 6108 requires Connecticut state-funded family planning service providers to submit annual legislative reports detailing services provided and any reports of sexual abuse encountered or filed. The bill creates a new reporting obligation for providers receiving state funding to disclose both operational metrics and abuse-related incidents to the legislature.

Why is this important

Family planning providers serve vulnerable populations, and transparency about both service delivery and safeguarding incidents allows legislators and the public to assess provider accountability and identify systemic protection gaps. This reporting requirement could influence funding decisions and inform policy discussions around patient safety in reproductive health settings.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and confidentiality concerns: Mandating legislative reports of abuse allegations could conflict with victim privacy protections, mandatory reporter confidentiality protocols, and existing abuse reporting channels (law enforcement, child protective services), potentially discouraging victims from coming forward
  • Reporting burden and compliance costs: Smaller providers may struggle with administrative costs of compiling and filing detailed legislative reports, potentially reducing resources available for direct patient care
  • Scope ambiguity: Unclear whether "reports of sexual abuse" includes allegations, substantiated cases only, or incidents occurring on premises versus those disclosed during counseling sessions, creating compliance uncertainty and potential liability exposure

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

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