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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 26 · Democratic/Working Families 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Kushner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Steve Stafstrom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Pat Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Derell Wilson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 46 |
| Moira Rader | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 98 |
| Gary Turco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jane Garibay | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 60 |
| Hilda Santiago | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Juan Candelaria | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Dominique Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 143 |
| Roland Lemar | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Bob Godfrey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Hubert Delany | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 144 |
| Eilish Collins Main | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Farley Santos | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 109 |
| Joshua Hall | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Jimmy Sánchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Dan Gaiewski | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| M.D. Rahman | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 4 |
| Kate Farrar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 20 |
| Sarah Keitt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Héctor Arzeno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Laurie Sweet | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 91 |
| Gregg Haddad | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Marcus Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Amy Morrin Bello | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 28 |
| John Santanella | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Josh Elliott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Geraldo Reyes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Nick Gauthier | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Anne Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 135 |
| Matt Blumenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 147 |
| Derek Slap | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
- TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
- PUBLIC ACT 26-42
- IN CONCURRENCE
- SEN. PASSED, HO. AMEND. SCH. A,E
- SEN. REJ. SEN. AMEND. SCH. H
- SEN. REJ. SEN. AMEND. SCH. G
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- SEN. REJ. SEN. AMEND. SCH. E
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- SEN. REJ. SEN. AMEND. SCH. C
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