SB 493 Connecticut Senate · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES CONCERNING ELECTIONS.

This bill updates election notification requirements for towns, cities, and boroughs by mandating that town clerks publish warnings about upcoming elections in both local newspapers and official websites. The law requires these notices to be posted between five and fifteen days before early voting begins and must include specific details such as polling place locations, same-day registration sites, and early voting locations. It also allows multiple towns to jointly publish election warnings in a single newspaper to reduce costs, while overriding any conflicting local charter provisions. These technical changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and apply to all municipal elections in the state.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Last action Apr 8, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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