CT HB05352

Exempts complaints related to voting violations under Chapter 151 (received on or after October 1, 2026) from the one-year deadline requiring the State Elections Enforcement Commission to dismiss unresolved complaints

Requires referral of complaints to the Chief State's Attorney if the commission fails to issue a decision within 90 days after finding probable cause exists for election law violations

Mandates the Chief State's Attorney submit a status report to legislative committees within 12 months of receiving a referred complaint (or before the statute of limitations expires)

Grants the commission authority to disqualify "straw contributions" from qualifying contribution status when grant application documents indicate the contribution was likely made in someone else's name

Specifies factors the commission must consider when evaluating suspected straw contributions, including representations by candidates/treasurers, contributor history, and third-party knowledge of the transaction