CT HB05568

Amends Section 9-360 of the general statutes to include attempted fraudulent voting as a criminal offense, in addition to actual fraudulent voting.

Establishes penalties of $300-$500 fine and/or 1-2 years imprisonment for fraudulent or attempted fraudulent voting by unqualified persons or qualified persons voting more than once.

Classifies voting or attempting to vote under a false identity as a class D felony with disfranchisement.

Defines "attempt" by reference to section 53a-49 (general attempt statute) and clarifies that multiple primary elections or elections held on the same day are treated as separate voting opportunities.

Takes effect upon passage.