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SB 332

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE UNSOLICITED PROVISION OF ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 3 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill prohibits sending unrequested absentee ballot applications to voters, requiring voters to actively request them instead.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
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Bill Summary · SB 332

Legislative bill overview

SB 332 would prohibit organizations and individuals from sending unsolicited absentee ballot applications to voters in Connecticut. The bill targets the practice of mass-mailing ballot request forms without being asked to do so by voters. This measure would require people to actively request absentee ballot applications rather than receiving them unrequested.

Why is this important

Absentee voting access affects election participation rates and which voter demographics participate most easily. The bill reflects ongoing debates about whether unsolicited ballot materials expand voting access or create administrative burdens and potential confusion. Connecticut's approach could influence how other states balance voting convenience against election administration concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Voting access vs. administration: Supporters argue unsolicited mailers create confusion and administrative costs; opponents contend they remove barriers for voters who might forget to request ballots
  • Partisan implications: Absentee voting patterns differ by party affiliation, making restrictions politically charged regardless of stated intent
  • Definition and scope: The bill's language determining what counts as "unsolicited" (Does it apply to official government mailers? Non-profit voter registration groups? Political campaigns?) will significantly affect real-world impact and may face constitutional challenges regarding political speech

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

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