HB05344

An Act Concerning Superior Court Venue For Election Cases.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut HB05344 establishes superior court venue for certain election cases, effective July 1, 2026.

Connecticut HB05344 amends the state's election laws to specify that certain election-related complaints and actions must be filed in the superior court for the judicial districts of Hartford or Bridgeport. This applies to complaints regarding municipal elections, primary elections, and elections for state offices. The bill also details the procedures for handling such complaints, including the timing for filing, the requirement for notifying the State Elections Enforcement Commission, and the process for hearings and potential remedies.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

13 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 26

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 26

House

House Calendar Number 160