The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 395, aims to enhance voter participation in Connecticut by establishing a task force dedicated to studying various strategies to achieve 100% voter participation by January 1, 2030. The task force will explore methods to increase civic engagement, examine the experiences of jurisdictions with mandatory voting policies, assess the needs of local election officials, and identify necessary state and municipal resources. The task force will consist of members appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor, with initial appointments required by August 1, 2026, and a report on findings and recommendations due by February 1, 2027.

Additionally, the bill authorizes municipalities to create pilot programs aimed at promoting voter participation, which may include outreach and education campaigns. These programs can be established within existing resources and are intended to support the overarching goal of achieving full voter participation. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and introduces new sections to the law without any deletions from existing statutes.