AN ACT CONCERNING THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE ELECTIONS ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION AND MANDATORY DISMISSAL OF COMPLAINTS.

HB 5352 sets strict deadlines for Connecticut's State Elections Enforcement Commission to handle election-related complaints. It requires the Commission to complete preliminary reviews within 14 days, make a "probable cause" determination within 60 days, and dismiss complaints if unresolved within one year (with exceptions for foreign national violations or specific election provisions). If the Commission misses deadlines, complainants or respondents can seek court orders to compel action, and the Commission must refer unresolved cases to the Chief State's Attorney after 90 days of finding probable cause. The bill directly affects voters filing complaints, election officials responding to allegations, and the Commission itself by streamlining enforcement processes.