There should be absolutely no debate that women's reproductive rights are fundamental human rights. As a woman and mother to one son and three daughters, I am horrified that, due to SCOTUS' reversal of Roe v. Wade, they are now living in a country where the rights of my daughters no longer match those of my son. I am thankful that Connecticut stands among the few states with strong legislation to protect the right to an abortion, to support and expand provider access, and to provide sanctuary to those from other states seeking this care. As a legislator, I constantly work to defend and secure these rights via expanded legislation that aims to see Connecticut codify these rights into our state constitution. As a member of the legislative Reproductive Rights Caucus, I am a strong advocate for protections around contraception, expansion around maternal care and critical needs around women's mental health. Autonomy over one's body must be held sacred by law and supported by all of us.