CT HJ00032

Proposes amending the Connecticut Constitution to allow citizens aged 16 and older to preregister as electors, with full elector status automatically granted on their 18th birthday.

Citizens who are 17 but will turn 18 on or before a regular election day may vote in primary elections held for that regular election, if otherwise qualified and preregistered.

Amends Article 31 of the state constitutional amendments, changing the eligibility age for applying as an elector from 18 to 16 years old.

Requires the proposed amendment to either continue to the next General Assembly session after the November 3, 2026 election, or be presented directly to voters at that election for approval.