AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL.

HB 7241 removes the requirement for Connecticut voters to provide a specific reason (such as military service, illness, or religious observance) when applying for an absentee ballot. Instead, voters will simply need to state they will not be able to vote in person at their polling place on election day. The bill updates the absentee ballot application form to reflect this change and adds rules for distributing applications to prevent misuse. This applies to all voters seeking absentee ballots for primary elections, general elections, or referendums.