CT SB01515

Establishes a Municipal Election Accountability Board within the Secretary of State's office to review and oversee election administration in municipalities referred for irregularities or improprieties in elections, primaries, and referenda.

Creates a 15-member board including the Secretary of State (chair), State Elections Enforcement Commission executive director, 9 members appointed by the Secretary (election law attorney, moderators, registrars, town clerks, and chief elected officials from different parties), and 4 legislative appointees, with initial appointments due by August 1, 2025.

Allows referrals to the board from the Secretary of State, State Elections Enforcement Commission, Superior Court judges, municipal officials, or citizens who file reports under penalty of false statement; the board holds monthly meetings beginning January 2026.

Establishes a four-tier oversight system: Tier I requires mitigation plans and mandatory training; Tier II adds regular compliance monitoring; Tier III adds appointment of an election monitor with investigative authority; Tier IV allows complete takeover of election administration by the board.

Requires the board to adopt implementing regulations by January 1, 2026, and grants subpoena power for review hearings; board determinations may be appealed under administrative procedures with privileged court assignment.