Bill > SB00332

This bill proposes to amend title 9 of the general statutes to prevent the unsolicited distribution of absentee ballot applications. Specifically, the legislation would restrict how absentee ballot applications can be provided, mandating that such applications may only be given to an elector (voter) when that individual specifically requests one. In other words, organizations, political groups, or election officials would be prohibited from automatically mailing or otherwise delivering absentee ballot applications to voters who have not actively sought them out. The purpose of this bill appears to be limiting the widespread distribution of absentee ballot applications, potentially to reduce the perceived risk of ballot application fraud or to more tightly control the absentee voting process. By requiring voters to actively request their own absentee ballot applications, the bill aims to ensure that only voters who genuinely intend to vote by mail will receive these documents.

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