Connecticut SB00463 strengthens security around election administration processes, election sites, election workers, and electors.

Connecticut SB00463 introduces measures to enhance security around election administration processes, election sites, election workers, and electors. The bill prohibits the possession of firearms or deadly weapons within 250 feet of election sites, with penalties escalating for subsequent offenses. It also criminalizes actions such as tampering with drop boxes for absentee ballots, altering ballots, and interfering with election workers. The Attorney General is empowered to seek injunctive relief to prevent election interference.

Connecticut SB00463 strengthens security around election administration processes, election sites, election workers, and electors.

Connecticut SB00463 introduces measures to enhance security around election administration processes, election sites, election workers, and electors. The bill prohibits the possession of firearms or deadly weapons within 250 feet of election sites, with penalties escalating for subsequent offenses. It also criminalizes actions such as tampering with drop boxes for absentee ballots, altering ballots, and interfering with election workers. The Attorney General is empowered to seek injunctive relief to prevent election interference.