Bill > HB06471

This bill proposes to amend title 9 of the general statutes to mandate that every qualified elector (a registered voter eligible to vote) must cast a ballot in elections. The requirement appears to be a form of compulsory voting, which means that citizens would be legally obligated to participate in the electoral process by submitting a ballot during elections. While the bill does not provide specific details about enforcement mechanisms or potential penalties for non-compliance, it represents a significant departure from the current voluntary voting system in the United States, where voting is typically considered a right but not a legal requirement. The bill aims to potentially increase voter participation and civic engagement by making voting a mandatory civic duty for all eligible citizens.

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