AN ACT CONCERNING THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NO-EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING.

This bill updates Connecticut's absentee voting laws to allow any eligible voter to request an absentee ballot without needing to provide a specific reason for not voting in person. It replaces the current requirement that voters must cite reasons such as military service, illness, or religious observance with a system where voters simply apply for an absentee ballot. The legislation also mandates that absentee ballot envelopes include standardized language stating the voter is eligible to vote, removes the requirement for voters to list their specific reason for absentee voting on the envelope, and requires the Secretary of the State to provide plain-language instructions to all municipal clerks. Additionally, the bill includes specific provisions for incarcerated voters and updates the labeling requirements on return envelopes to include unique identification numbers and scannable barcodes.