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CT SB00170

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Housing Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires housing authorities to provide voter registration applications to individuals accepted for admission to housing units and at annual household recertifications, effective January 1, 2023.

  • Expands existing voter registration requirements to include housing authorities alongside the Department of Social Services, Labor Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, and public libraries.

  • Mandates the Secretary of the State provide nonpartisan voter registration materials, literature, and application forms to housing authorities, along with necessary display furniture.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to include voter registration applications with motor vehicle operator's license applications, renewals, and identity card applications, with provisions for electronic submission.

  • Establishes procedures for voter registration applications to be transmitted to town registrars of voters, including citizenship verification requirements and application receipt documentation.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/01

2/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Housing2/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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