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Connecticut officials announced a $25,000 private donation from the Leonard-Litz Foundation to establish the state's Safe Harbor Fund, which assists patients from states with restricted abortion and gender-affirming care in accessing these services in Connecticut. State Treasurer Erick Russell, who administers the fund, indicated plans to build a network of safe harbor states and said Connecticut is prepared to face potential federal opposition, while Governor Ned Lamont has not ruled out future state funding depending on demand.

A federal appeals court blocked mailing of mifepristone, but the U.S. Supreme Court issued a temporary stay restoring access, prompting Connecticut officials to urge strengthening state laws protecting reproductive care providers. Connecticut lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 295 to expand the state's shield law to protect telehealth reproductive and gender-affirming care providers from out-of-state legal actions amid ongoing federal uncertainty.