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Plain English Summary
This proposed constitutional amendment would allow Connecticut voters to request and cast absentee ballots without needing to provide a specific excuse or reason. Currently, Connecticut law requires voters to have an approved reason (like illness, travel, or military service) to vote by absentee ballot.
If YES
Any registered voter could request an absentee ballot without providing a reason
confidence: high
Voters would have more flexibility in how and when they cast their ballots
confidence: high
Connecticut would join most other states that already allow no-excuse absentee voting
confidence: high
Election officials may need to process more absentee ballot requests and votes
confidence: medium
If NO
Current absentee voting rules would remain unchanged
confidence: high
Voters would still need an approved excuse to vote by absentee ballot
confidence: high
Most voting would continue to occur in person on election day or during early voting periods
confidence: high
No changes to current election administration costs or procedures
confidence: medium
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. Potential costs could include additional ballot processing and administrative expenses if more voters choose absentee voting.
TL;DR
This amendment would let Connecticut voters request absentee ballots without providing a specific reason.
Limitations
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