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Connecticut lawmakers will consider a bill that would extend parental status to nonbiological, unmarried and same sex couples for the children under their care.
Proponents told the state judiciary committee that the Connecticut Parentage Act would fill the gaps in the existing state law and ensure equal protection for these nontraditional parents to have custody, parenting time and legal and medical decision making. It also ensures that children are connected to their parents health care.
Advocates argue that the current law is outdated and unconstitutional.
“Even though I was not legally the child of one of my fathers, even though many treated us with disgust and disdain, I am certain that my life and the moment I was born has brought my fathers deep and abiding joy,” said Malina Simard-Halm, a New Haven resident and member of LGBTQ+ family advocacy organization COLAGE. “And because of my dads, I have grown up in a family that has
Connecticut reached an agreement with United Illuminating to provide rebates to the electric utility’s customers as part of the state’s COVID-19 relief.
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