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CT HB05120

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2020

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Housing authorities must provide voter registration applications to individuals at the time they apply for or are accepted for admission to a housing unit, effective January 1, 2021
  • Housing authorities must also provide applications at annual recertification of each household member who is eligible to register as an elector
  • Housing authorities shall assist any individual who requests help completing the voter registration application form
  • Expands existing voter registration requirements in Connecticut General Statutes Section 9-19h to include housing authorities alongside the Department of Social Services, Labor Department, and Department of Motor Vehicles
  • Secretary of the State must provide housing authorities with nonpartisan voter registration materials, literature, and any furniture needed for display

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Housing2/13/2020

Full Bill Text

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