All Legislation

Legislation
Mar 09, 2022
  • Voting Rights

S.B. 170, An Act Requiring Housing Authorities to Provide Voter Registration Applications to Prospective Tenants

Because the right to vote is a fundamental part of America’s democracy, registering to vote should be a simple task.
Legislation
Mar 09, 2022
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Voting Rights

S.B. 184, AAC Extending Through November 8, 2022, Several Changes Regarding Election Administration as a Result of COVID-19 and Concerning Eligibility to Vote By Absentee Ballot and H.B. 5262, Revising Certain Absentee Voting Eligibility Statutes

The ACLU-CT asks this Committee to expand absentee voting during times of general illness, through the November 2022 election and beyond, and keep in place essential emergency provisions allowing voters to vote safely during the pandemic.
Legislation
Apr 01, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Voting Rights

House Joint Resolution 58, Resolution Proposing a State Constitutional Amendment to Allow No-Excuse Absentee Voting and House Joint Resolution 59, Resolution Approving an Amendment to the State Constitution to Allow for Early Voting

Improving voting rights and voting access strengthen democracy, since voting is the foundation of democracy itself.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Voting Rights

Senate Bill 5, An Act Concerning Increased Opportunities for Absentee Voting, Safe and Secure In-Person Voting and Voter Registration

Voting is the foundation of democracy, the right through which all our other rights are protected and preserved.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Voting Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Senate Bill 820, An Act Concerning a State Voting Rights Act

Improving voting rights and voting access strengthens democracy, since voting is the foundation of democracy itself.
Legislation
Mar 25, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Criminal Legal System|
  • +2 Issues

House Bill 5651, An Act Concerning Absentee Ballots for Certain Detained Individuals

Protecting the right to vote for people who have been incarcerated strengthens our democracy by increasing voter participation and helping incarcerated people stay connected to society and community.
Legislation
Mar 18, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Voting Rights|
  • +2 Issues

House Bill 6207, An Act Concerning Designation of Polling Places

We are all affected by voter suppression, because democracy is debased when the vote is not accessible for everyone.
Legislation
Mar 18, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Voting Rights|
  • +2 Issues

House Bill 5872, An Act Expanding Automatic Application for Voter Registration to Certain State Agencies

As an organization committed to the liberties guaranteed by our Constitution, the ACLU-CT fully supports a fair voting system to uphold the foundational cornerstone of our democracy: the right to vote.
Legislation
Mar 17, 2021
ACLU of Connecticut ACLU-CT Legislative Testimony
  • Disability Rights|
  • +1 Issue

House Bill 5320, An Act Concerning Accessibility to Voting for Individuals with Certain Disabilities, with Suggested Amendment

Voting is the linchpin right in a representative democracy: it is through this right that all others are protected and secured.