SB00224

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.