Veterans (Elections)

This bill updates Connecticut's absentee voting laws to clarify which groups can use federal absentee ballot forms. It allows members of the armed forces, their families, certain religious and welfare group members serving with the military, U.S. civilian employees working outside the state, temporarily residing U.S. citizens abroad, and overseas citizens under federal voting acts to use federal application forms. The changes take effect on October 1, 2026, and streamline the process for eligible voters who cannot appear at their polling place for reasons specified in state law.