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CT HB05353
CT HB05353An Act Increasing The Penalties For Fraudulent Voting, Absentee Ballot Fraud And Voter Registration Fraud.
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Introduced
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
In Committee
01/10/2017
01/10/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/07/2017
06/07/2017
Introduced Session
2017 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To maintain the integrity of elections by increasing the penalties for fraudulent voting, absentee ballot fraud and voter registration fraud.
AI Summary
This bill aims to maintain the integrity of elections by increasing the penalties for fraudulent voting, absentee ballot fraud, and voter registration fraud. Specifically, it proposes to increase the penalty from a class D felony to a class C felony, as well as disenfranchisement, for voting or attempting to vote by assuming the name of another legally qualified person, absentee ballot fraud, and falsely swearing any material fact concerning one's qualifications to be registered or admitted as an elector.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections (on 01/10/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05353&which_year=2017 |
| BillText | http://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/TOB/h/2017HB-05353-R00-HB.htm |
| Bill | http://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/TOB/h/2017HB-05353-R00-HB.pdf |
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