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CT HB05844

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2019

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds housing authorities to entities required to make voter registration information and materials available to the public in their offices, effective October 1, 2019.

  • Secretary of the State shall provide housing authorities with nonpartisan literature, materials, voter registration application forms, and any furniture needed for display.

  • Starting January 1, 2020, each housing authority must include a voter registration application with every application form for admission to or continued occupancy of a housing authority unit.

  • Housing authorities must provide one voter registration application per eligible family member and shall assist individuals in completing the application if requested.

  • Amends Connecticut General Statute Section 9-19h regarding voter registration requirements across state agencies and institutions.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Housing Authorities To Provide Voter Registration Applications To Prospective Tenants.

Last Action

File Number 863

5/9/2019

Committee Referrals

Housing1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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