FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly Praises Passage of Legislation Improving Access to Reproductive Health Care for Higher Education Students
May 25, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2023
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Laura Parete
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Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly Praises Passage of Legislation
Improving Access to Reproductive Health Care for Higher Education Students
HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-Stratford) today applauded the passage of Senate Bill 1108, which aims to improve access to reproductive health care for students at higher education institutions. The legislation would require higher education institutions with residential campuses to establish a plan for student access to reproductive healthcare services and provide educational materials, resources, and maternal mental health screenings.
Sen. Kelly said, “During Maternal Mental Health Month, it’s important to continue supporting legislation that provides critical services, screenings, and resources to support maternal mental health in Connecticut. I applaud fellow lawmakers for continuing to raise awareness about reproductive health care access in our state.”
In 2022, Senator Kelly and former Senator Paul Formica were instrumental in proposing legislation to support maternal mental health by increasing education, access to resources and screenings, and reducing the stigma surrounding postpartum depression and perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
The Connecticut Senate Republicans’ proposal of a Better Way to a Healthy Connecticut recommended a comprehensive plan to increase screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, require education for providers and patients, ensure therapy is covered by insurance, and raise public awareness to break the stigma that surrounds maternal mental health issues.
To learn more about Sen. Kelly, please visit www.SenatorKevinKelly.com.
For more information about the CT Senate Republicans’ “A Better Way,” please visit A Better Way – Connecticut Senate Republicans (www.ctsenaterepublicans.com)
*Sen. Kelly represents the 21st District of Stratford, Shelton, Seymour, and Monroe.
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Laura Parete
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Senate Republican Office
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