Connecticut HB05001 expands absentee voting eligibility, modifies election procedures, and implements risk-limiting audits for certain offices.

Connecticut HB05001 makes several changes to election laws, including expanding absentee voting eligibility to all voters, allowing permanent absentee voting for those with long-term illnesses or permanent disabilities, and modifying the reasons for which a voter can apply for an absentee ballot. It also introduces risk-limiting audits for certain state and district offices, establishes a pilot program for risk-limiting audits in municipal elections, and mandates the use of electronic ballot transmission systems.

Connecticut HB05001 expands absentee voting eligibility, modifies election procedures, and implements risk-limiting audits for certain offices.

Connecticut HB05001 makes several changes to election laws, including expanding absentee voting eligibility to all voters, allowing permanent absentee voting for those with long-term illnesses or permanent disabilities, and modifying the reasons for which a voter can apply for an absentee ballot. It also introduces risk-limiting audits for certain state and district offices, establishes a pilot program for risk-limiting audits in municipal elections, and mandates the use of electronic ballot transmission systems.