SB00491Introduced in the Senate
An Act Concerning The Secretary Of The State's Recommendations For The Implementation Of No-excuse Absentee Voting.
Introduced by Government Administration and Elections Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To implement the Secretary of the State's recommendations for implementation of no-excuse absentee voting, including provisions regarding (1) removal of the statutory restrictions on absentee voting, (2) distribution of absentee ballot applications, (3) use of a single envelope and other aspects of returning absentee ballots, (4) ability to cure absentee ballots in cases where voters have not signed the statement on the return envelope, and (5) tracking of absentee ballots and applications throughout the process.
Where it stands
File Number 581
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 20, 2026
13
Yes
5
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
19 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Osborne | 16 | Yes |
| Amy Morrin Bello | 28 | Yes |
| Christie Carpino | 32 | No |
| Nick Menapace | 37 | Yes |
| Nick Gauthier | 38 | Yes |
| Gregory Haddad | 54 | Yes |
| Seth Bronko | 70 | No |
| Joe Hoxha | 78 | Absent |
| Gale Mastrofrancesco | 80 | No |
| Hilda Santiago | 84 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections
Public Hearing 03/18
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/08/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate
Senate Calendar Number 347
File Number 581
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