SB00463

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

Introduced·3/6/26

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.

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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

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Apr 20

Senate

No New File by Committee on Appropriations

Apr 20

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate