SB00224

An Act Exempting Ballots Cast At Elections, Primaries And Referenda From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act.

Introduced·2/18/26
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Connecticut SB00224 exempts ballots cast at elections, primaries, and referenda from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.

Connecticut SB00224 amends the state statutes to exempt ballots cast at elections, primaries, and referenda from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, effective July 1, 2026. This includes any write-in ballots. The bill ensures that the exemption does not affect the ability to conduct recanvasses or audits. The definitions of "ballot," "election," "referendum," "write-in ballot," "primary," and "Freedom of Information Act" are as provided in the relevant sections of the general statutes.

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Where it stands

Current
Government Administration and Elections Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 23

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Feb 19

Senate

Public Hearing 02/23

Feb 18

Senate

Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections