Bill > HB06023

This bill proposes to amend title 9 of the general statutes to establish a mandatory minimum prison sentence of twelve months for specific felony violations related to election laws. The key provision is that these sentences cannot be suspended or reduced, meaning anyone convicted of certain serious election law felonies will be required to serve at least one full year in prison. While the bill does not provide detailed specifics about which exact election law felonies would trigger this mandatory minimum, it represents a significant tightening of penalties for election-related criminal offenses. The goal appears to be deterring potential electoral misconduct by ensuring that those who commit serious election law violations face substantial and inflexible prison time. By mandating a minimum one-year sentence that cannot be shortened through judicial discretion, the bill aims to create a strong legal consequence for undermining the integrity of the electoral process.

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