“Everyone’s voice must be heard…”

Deputy Senate Republican Leader Heather Somers a Republican from Groton, the Ranking Senator on the Public Health Committee, said,

 “We have seen bipartisan support in the past for legislation restricting access to vaping products, including flavor bans.

The mutual goal is to protect young people across Connecticut and safeguard the public health.

The details of the proposals offered by Democrats today were not shared with Republican leadership on the Public Health Committee in advance, but I do support a public debate on this issue.

Everyone’s voice must be heard as we work together to better protect Connecticut residents and strengthen our public health policies.”