HB05318

An Act Concerning Committee Banking Accounts.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut HB05318 mandates banking institutions to offer candidate committee banking accounts to political committees.

Connecticut HB05318 requires banking institutions to provide candidate committee banking accounts to political committees. Effective October 1, 2026, these accounts must be available to committees that meet specific criteria, including having a federal employer identification number. The Banking Commissioner will credit banks and credit unions for offering these accounts and may adopt related regulations in consultation with the State Elections Enforcement Commission.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Administration and Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

BA Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)

13 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Banking Public Hearing

History

Mar 31

House

Referred by House to Committee on Government Administration and Elections

Mar 25

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 25

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House