SB 1815 Summary

• Requires write-in candidates to be residents of the electoral district for at least 120 days before the election date.

• Adds new residency verification requirement for legislative offices, prohibiting filing officers from accepting nomination petitions if the candidate's residence is not located in the legislative district sought.

• Applies the same residency requirements and restrictions to candidates filing nomination petitions under section 16-341 (independent/non-primary candidates).

• Maintains existing financial disclosure, qualification declaration, and debt liability requirements ($1,000 or more in unpaid fines/judgments) for all candidate filing procedures.