Bill > SB00665

This bill proposes an amendment to section 9-261 of the general statutes that would require the Secretary of the State to create and implement audit procedures for statements signed by electors who choose not to present certain preprinted forms of identification when voting at a polling place. In practical terms, this means that when a voter arrives at their polling location without a standard form of identification, they can sign a statement affirming their identity, but that statement will now be subject to a subsequent verification process to ensure its accuracy. The goal of this legislation appears to be maintaining the integrity of the voting process by providing an additional layer of verification for voters who cannot or do not wish to show traditional forms of identification, while still preserving their ability to cast a ballot. By establishing a formal auditing mechanism, the bill seeks to balance voter accessibility with election security.

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