Can A State Prohibit A Private Business From Selling To Other States? #news #politics #shorts

Hinzugefügt: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00]We all agree that the death penalty is no longer in Connecticut and I really doubt that it will ever come back.

[00:00:09]What we're saying to Connecticut businesses is you may be able to manufacture, you may be able to sell, but we don't use it in the state of Connecticut. So, the only point place you could sell is to another state.

[00:00:31]And that, Mr. Speaker, is unconstitutional.

[00:00:35]It's a violation of the commerce clause.

[00:00:38]The federal government determines whether or not commerce can happen amongst the states.

[00:00:45]We are the state of Connecticut.

[00:00:48]We have no power to say to a private business that you can't sell to another state.

[00:00:57]Now, more than likely not going to be challenged cuz I'm hearing it doesn't happen in this state anyway.

[00:01:04]Any action by the legislature is deemed to be constitutional until challenged in court and found to be unconstitutional.

[00:01:14]This is a direct violation of the commerce clause. We have no power to do that.

[00:01:20]And if all the members have voted, will the clerk please take and announce the tally?

[00:01:27]House bill 5225, total of voting 143 necessary for passage 72, those voting A 85, those voting A 58, absent or voting A The bill passes.