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CT SB00393
CT SB00393An Act Concerning Special Elections To Fill Vacancies Due To The Death Of An Elected Official.
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Introduced
03/02/2026
03/02/2026
In Committee
04/02/2026
04/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To provide that whenever a vacancy occurs in an elective office due to the death of the person holding such office, the Governor shall wait at least seven days before issuing writs of election to fill such vacancy at a special election.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2026, amends existing laws to establish a minimum waiting period before a special election is called to fill certain vacancies in elected offices. Specifically, if a vacancy occurs in the office of a Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, member of the General Assembly, or Probate Judge due to the death of the incumbent, the Governor must now wait at least seven days after the occurrence of the death before issuing the official documents, known as "writs of election," that trigger a special election to fill that vacancy. This change aims to provide a brief period of consideration before initiating the process for a special election.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Government Administration and Elections Committee (Joint)
Last Action
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM (on 04/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00393&which_year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2026/TOB/S/PDF/2026SB-00393-R00-SB.PDF |
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