HB05531

An Act Concerning Faithful Presidential Electors.

Chamber Passed·4/28/26

Connecticut HB05531 mandates presidential electors to vote according to their party's nominees.

Connecticut HB05531 requires candidates for presidential electors endorsed by a political party or who file with a party designation to pledge to vote for their party's nominees. If a presidential elector does not vote according to this pledge, they forfeit their position, creating a vacancy filled by someone who will vote according to the pledge. The bill also modifies the process for conducting presidential elector meetings to ensure votes align with these pledges. Effective October 1, 2026, the Secretary of the State will oversee these changes.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 102–43 · Apr 28
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

102 Yea

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43 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Apr 29

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 486

Apr 28

House

House Passed