AN ACT CONCERNING A VISIBLE WATERMARK SECURITY FEATURE ON BALLOTS.

SB 511 requires all ballots used with optical scan voting systems in Connecticut to include a visible watermark security feature. This bill directly affects election officials and voting systems statewide by mandating this specific security measure on printed ballots. The key provision adds a visible watermark to ballot paper to enhance verification and reduce potential fraud risks during vote counting. It focuses on a concrete, technical change to ballot security without altering voting procedures or outcomes. (3 sentences)