CT HB05529

Registrars of voters must notify party committees, political committees (for referendum questions), and candidate committees at least 14 days before any election, primary, or referendum whether poll books will be paper-based or electronic

Notice requirement applies to poll books used at polling places and early voting locations for checking electors against the official checklist

Registrars who fail to provide the required notice face a minimum fine of $50

Effective date is January 1, 2027