CT SB00472

Risk-limiting audits of state elections required starting January 1, 2024, conducted between the 15th day after an election and 2 business days before the official canvass, with a maximum 5% risk limit and public observation.

Audits must cover presidential electors (if applicable), all state offices, at least one randomly selected U.S. Representative, and at least 5% of state legislators; offices subject to recanvass or election contests must be included.

Audit results forwarded to University of Connecticut for analysis; if audit produces "INCONCLUSIVE" outcome, Secretary of State must order manual recount of all ballots for that office.

If voting tabulators are found to have recorded votes inaccurately, Secretary of State must require examination and recertification; audit results are public records and admissible as evidence in election contests.

Ballot manifests required for state elections within 72 hours of polls closing; election timeframes for filing complaints extended to 7 days after audit completion in response to audit findings.