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HB 7241

AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Blumenthal and 2 co-sponsors

Overview: HB 7241, AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL, TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR, Introduced March 19, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to expand access to absentee/m

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Bill Summary · HB 7241

Overview: HB 7241, AN ACT CONCERNING ABSENTEE VOTING FOR ALL, TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR, Introduced March 19, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill seeks to expand access to absentee/mail-in voting by allowing all eligible voters in the state to request and cast an absentee ballot, regardless of their reason for doing so. The goal is to increase voter participation and make the electoral process more accessible.

Key Provisions:
- Eliminates the existing requirements for voters to provide a specific reason or excuse to request an absentee ballot
- Requires the Secretary of the State to establish a user-friendly online portal for voters to request and submit absentee ballots
- Mandates that all absentee ballots be counted as long as they are postmarked by Election Day and received within a specified number of days
- Increases penalties for any attempts to interfere with or improperly handle absentee ballots

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- All registered voters in the state will have the option to vote by mail, providing greater flexibility and accessibility
- State and local election officials will need to adapt their procedures and infrastructure to accommodate the increased volume of absentee ballots
- The changes may lead to higher voter turnout, particularly among populations that have historically faced barriers to in-person voting

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently tabled for the House calendar, awaiting further consideration and potential floor vote
- If passed, the new absentee voting policies would need to be implemented prior to the next statewide election cycle

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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