Expanded shield law, access to gender-affirming care top CT Reproductive Rights Caucus’ 2026 priorities

CTNewsJunkie – Wednesday, February 18, 2026
By Donald Eng

Access to reproductive care and sustainable for those who need it topped the list of legislative priorities for the Reproductive Rights Caucus in the 2026 legislative session.

State Rep. Jillian Gilchrest, D-West Hartford, said the four-year-old caucus — which now numbers about 60 members — formed because members were concerned that reproductive health care was coming under attack. On Wednesday, Gilchrest said that remained true.

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