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SB 667

AN ACT CONCERNING THE DISCLOSURE OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 2 co-sponsors

SB 667 mandates public disclosure of absentee ballot application data in Connecticut, potentially exposing voters' voting method preferences and participation patterns.

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Bill Summary · SB 667

Legislative bill overview

SB 667 would require Connecticut to disclose information about absentee ballot applications to the public. The bill modifies existing transparency requirements around voting processes, specifically making data about who applies for absentee ballots subject to public records requests or routine disclosure.

Why is this important

Absentee voting has become a significant portion of election administration in most states. The balance between voter privacy and public transparency in election processes is a recurring policy debate that affects how much scrutiny election systems receive and how much voters' participation patterns are exposed.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy concerns: Disclosure of absentee ballot application data could reveal voting patterns, health conditions (voters applying due to illness or disability), travel schedules, or other personal information about voters' habits and circumstances
  • Election security: Opponents may argue that detailed information about absentee voting could be exploited to target voters, facilitate voter intimidation, or identify voters for undue pressure
  • Election administration efficiency: Supporters may contend that transparency in absentee voting processes helps detect fraud and builds public confidence, while critics may say it burdens election officials with data requests

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

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