The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5549 proposes technical revisions to election-related statutes, set to take effect on October 1, 2026. The bill repeals Sections 9-19b and 9-31a, replacing them with new provisions that clarify the process for admitting electors. Town clerks and registrars of voters will be allowed to examine and approve voter admission applications at various locations, including public offices, with a requirement to provide written notice to the relevant department seven days in advance. Additionally, the bill specifies that applications can be approved after the last admission session before an election and outlines the responsibilities of registrars in notifying applicants about their application status. It also redefines "permanently physically disabled person" to enhance clarity in the application process and establishes a timeline for submitting applications based on when qualifications are attained.

Moreover, the bill updates the privileges of electors and the procedures for early voting and same-day registration by repealing and replacing Section 9-163bb. Key changes include a requirement for municipal clerks to deliver early voting and same-day registration ballots to registrars between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on election day, as well as establishing protocols for ballot counters to check and process these ballots. Moderators are mandated to confirm that the voting tabulator's counter is set to zero at the start of early voting and to maintain accurate records of ballots throughout the voting period. Overall, these revisions aim to streamline the voter admission process and enhance accessibility for individuals with disabilities while ensuring the integrity of the voting process.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 9-19b, 9-31a