Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5001: AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL AND VARIOUS OTHER REFORMS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS.

Enacted Last action May 15, 2026: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Plain-language summary

HB 5001 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut House on March 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL AND VARIOUS OTHER REFORMS RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTIONS. Primary sponsor: Julie Kushner (Democratic), Steve Stafstrom (Democratic), Pat Miller (Democratic), Derell Wilson (Democratic/Working Families), Moira Rader (Democratic/Working Families), Gary Turco (Democratic), Jane Garibay (Democratic), Hilda Santiago (Democratic), Juan Candelaria (Democratic), Dominique Johnson (Democratic/Working Families), Roland Lemar (Democratic), Bob Godfrey (Democratic), Hubert Delany (Democratic), Eilish Collins Main (Democratic), Farley Santos (Democratic), Joshua Hall (Democratic), Jimmy Sánchez (Democratic), Dan Gaiewski (Democratic), M.D. Rahman (Democratic/Working Families), Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Héctor Arzeno (Democratic), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Gregg Haddad (Democratic), Marcus Brown (Democratic), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families), John Santanella (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Geraldo Reyes (Democratic), Nick Gauthier (Democratic), Anne Hughes (Democratic), Matt Blumenthal (Democratic), Derek Slap (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Julie Kushner (Democratic); Steve Stafstrom (Democratic); Pat Miller (Democratic); Derell Wilson (Democratic/Working Families); and 29 more.