House Bill No. 7223 seeks to formalize and expand the gubernatorial succession process in Connecticut, specifically addressing scenarios such as the death, resignation, refusal to serve, or removal of the Governor. The bill establishes a new line of succession that includes the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Comptroller, Secretary of the State, House Majority Leader, and Senate Majority Leader, in that order, should the offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate all be vacant. This structured approach ensures clarity in determining who will assume the role of Governor until a new one is elected and qualified.

Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for temporary gubernatorial authority during impeachment or the Governor's absence, specifying that if both the Lieutenant Governor and President Pro Tempore are unavailable, the next officer in line will assume the Governor's powers until the Governor is acquitted or returns. While the bill introduces new legal language to clarify these succession procedures and the election of a new president pro tempore, it does not delete any existing legal language. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and has received unanimous support from the Government Administration and Elections Committee, indicating strong backing for the proposed changes.