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SB 393

Connecticut Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: May 5, 2026.

AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO THE DEATH OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.

Bill ID CT-2026-SB-393
Session 2026
Status passed_lower
Committee Government Administration and Elections Committee
Senate passed_lower 2026-05-05
Elections / Voting
Summary

To provide that whenever a vacancy occurs in an elective office due to the death of the person holding such office, the Governor shall wait at least seven days before issuing writs of election to fill such vacancy at a special election.

Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-05 Status passed_lower
2026-05-05 Latest Action IN CONCURRENCE
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