Connecticut SB393: AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO THE DEATH OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.

What the bill says

An act concerning special elections to fill vacancies due to the death of certain elected officials. assembly convened.

From the enrolled text:

AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO THE DEATH OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS. Assembly convened: Section 1. Subsection (a) of section 9-211 of the general statutes is repealed and the following is substituted in lieu thereof (Effective October 1, 2026): (a) In case of a vacancy in the office of senator in Congress, the Governor, except as otherwise provided by federal or state law, shall, not more than ten days after the occurrence of such vacancy, issue writs of election directed to the town clerks or assistant town clerks ordering an election to be held on the one hundred fiftieth day after the issue of such writs on a day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, to fill such vacancy for the remaining portion of the term vacated, provided (1) except as provided in subdivisions (2), (3) and (4) of this subsection, if such a vacancy occurs due to the death of the senator in Congress, the Governor shall issue such writs not less than seven days after such occurrence and not more than seventeen days after such occurrence, (2) except as provided in subdivisions [(2) and (3)] (3) and (4) of this subsection, if such a vacancy occurs between the one hundred twentyfifth day and the sixty-third day before the day of a regular state or …

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Sponsors

• Robert Sampson (R, 16) · primary sponsor
• Nicholas Gauthier (D, 38)
• Tom Delnicki (R, 14)

Latest actions

1. June 4, 2026: Signed by the Governor
2. May 22, 2026: Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor
3. May 22, 2026: Transmitted to the Secretary of State
4. May 19, 2026: Public Act 26-86
5. May 5, 2026: In Concurrence
6. May 5, 2026: House Passed
7. April 16, 2026: House Calendar Number 464
8. April 16, 2026: Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
9. April 15, 2026: Senate Passed
10. April 9, 2026: File Number 563

Votes

• House Roll Call 250 (May 5, 2026): 150 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call 114 (April 15, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable) (March 20, 2026): 19 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB393?

SB393 is a bill in the Connecticut Legislature (2026 General Assembly): AN ACT CONCERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES DUE TO THE DEATH OF CERTAIN ELECTED OFFICIALS.

What does SB393 do?

In its own words: An act concerning special elections to fill vacancies due to the death of certain elected officials. assembly convened.

What is the status of SB393?

Signed into law as of June 4, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor (June 4, 2026).

Who sponsored SB393?

Robert Sampson (R, 16), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB393?

On the Connecticut Legislature website: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=SB00393&which_year=2026