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CT SB01516

CT SB01516
An Act Concerning The Secretary Of The State's Recommendations Related To Voting And Elections In This State.

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Introduced
03/14/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2025 General Assembly

Bill Summary

To (1) expand certain post-election procedures for the correction of returns to all towns rather than just those divided into voting districts, (2) provide for notice to the Secretary of the State in certain matters relating to state or federal voting rights, (3) require registrars of voters to designate areas designated for curbside voting at polling places, (4) allow for the correction of errors or omissions of timely-filed endorsement, nominating or other candidacy-related certificates that would operate to invalidate such certificates if not corrected, (5) prohibit for a period of time certain individuals convicted of crimes under title 9 of the general statutes from circulating primary and nominating petitions and absentee ballot applications, (6) establish a Translation Advisory Committee and require towns to submit translated election-related materials thereto, (7) provide for the Secretary's pre-approval of town's ballots and authority to order corrections in case of omissions or errors, (8) establish an election monitor in a town of a certain size for the 2025 and 2026 elections, (9) prohibit the commercial use of certain voter registration information, and (10) during the ninety days prior to an election or primary, allow the Secretary to go to Superior Court to seek a declaratory judgment on behalf of electors alleging aggrievement.

AI Summary

This bill introduces several significant changes to Connecticut's election laws and procedures. It expands post-election return correction procedures to all towns, requires registrars to designate curbside voting areas, and allows for correction of certain election-related document errors that would otherwise invalidate candidacy or endorsement certificates. The bill prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes from circulating petitions or distributing absentee ballot applications for a specified period, establishes a new Translation Advisory Committee to validate translated election materials, and gives the Secretary of the State expanded authority to pre-approve ballots and seek declaratory judgments related to voting rights. Additionally, the bill creates provisions for an election monitor in municipalities with over 140,000 residents during the 2025 and 2026 elections, restricts the commercial use of voter registration information, and requires professional translators for election-related materials in languages other than English. The bill aims to improve election administration, enhance ballot accuracy, protect voter rights, and ensure more accessible and transparent election processes across Connecticut.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Government Administration and Elections Committee (J)

Last Action

Senate LCO Amendment #10618 (D) - Senate LCO Amendment #10618 (D) (on 06/03/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB01516&which_year=2025
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 10618 (See Fiscal Note Details) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO10618-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #10618 (D) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO10618-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8644 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08644-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8644 (Potential Revenue Gain) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08644-FNA.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8711 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08711-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8712 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08712-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8712 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08712-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8711 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08711-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8301 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08301-FNA.PDF
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8637 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08637-FNA.PDF
Senate LCO Amendment #8585 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08585-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8558 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08558-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8549 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08549-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8637 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08637-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8549 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08549-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8558 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08558-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8585 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08585-FNA.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8301 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08301-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8387 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08387-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8501 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08501-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8507 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08507-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8359 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08359-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8360 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08360-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8380 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08380-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8504 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08504-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8511 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08511-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8341 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08341-R00-AMD.pdf
Senate LCO Amendment #8499 (R) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/lcoamd/pdf/2025LCO08499-R00-AMD.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8499 (Minimal Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08499-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8341 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08341-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8511 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08511-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8504 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08504-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8380 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08380-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8360 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08360-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8359 (Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08359-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8507 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08507-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8501 (No Fiscal Impact) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08501-FNA.pdf
Fiscal Note for Amendment LCO 8387 (Potential Cost) https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/fna/pdf/2025SB-01516-R00LCO08387-FNA.pdf
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01516-R03-SB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01516-R02-SB.PDF
Bill Analysis For File Copy 673 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025SB-01516-R000673-BA.PDF
Fiscal Note For File Copy 673 https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025SB-01516-R000673-FN.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01516-R01-SB.PDF
BillText https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/S/PDF/2025SB-01516-R00-SB.PDF
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