HB05533

An Act Concerning Protection Of Election Administration Processes, Elections Sites, Election Workers And Electors.

Introduced·3/6/26

Connecticut HB05533 aims to protect election administration processes, election sites, election workers, and electors.

Connecticut HB05533 establishes protections for election administration processes, election sites, election workers, and electors. It prohibits possession of firearms or deadly weapons within 250 feet of an election site, with exceptions for peace officers and others. The bill also criminalizes interference with election workers and tampering with election equipment or drop boxes. Violations carry penalties ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the offense.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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12 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 13

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Apr 20

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

House

No New File by Committee on Judiciary

Apr 20

House

Tabled for the Calendar, House