CT HB07221

All municipal campaign finance filings currently submitted to town clerks must be filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) instead, effective January 1, 2029

Candidate committees, political committees, and party committees for all public offices and town committee positions must file registration statements and financial disclosures with SEEC

Electronic filing requirements expand to include treasurers of candidate committees for any public office or town committee member position that raises or spends $1,000 or more

Late filing fee of $100 applies to treasurers or candidates who fail to file required statements on time, with penalties of $200-$2,000 fine or up to one year imprisonment for violations

SEEC may waive late filing fees for treasurers or candidates in municipalities holding municipal primaries or elections in 2029, the transition year