Legislative Session Update April 24th

April 24, 2026



 

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Dear Neighbor, 

I hope this message finds you and your family well! This week, the House was in Session Monday through Thursday, and we passed numerous bills, which you can read more about further down in this email. It has been a busy and productive week, from debating on the House Floor to meeting with community members and advocates in the final weeks of the session.

Next week, we will be back up at the Capitol for Session every day.  Be sure to follow along all day on CT-N or YouTube and stay updated with the weekly CGA calendar here: www.cga.ct.gov.

If you have any questions, concerns, or if my office can be of assistance to you, please contact me at 860-240-8585 or Geoff.Luxenberg@cga.ct.gov.
 

Free and Fair Elections

Connecticut House Democrats passed House Bill 5001 to make sure our 2026 elections are free and fair. 

We took steps to:

  • Modernize our absentee ballot laws and vote counting procedures
  • Create more safeguards to ensure your vote counts
  • Protect our elections from corrupt outside forces

In 2024, voters overwhelmingly approved the expanded use of absentee ballots. H.B. 5001 will modernize our absentee ballot system by:

  • Replacing the second envelope with a more reliable barcode system
  • Setting up a system to check the status of your absentee ballot online
  • Allowing more people who request a ballot to be automatically sent one for each election
  • Expanding where town-supervised voting by absentee ballot takes place (currently it is only in nursing homes and hospice)
  • Letting anyone who will be 18 by Election Day vote early or by absentee ballot

Additionally, we’ll keep ICE and people with weapons away from our polls, increase penalties for tampering with vote counts and intimidating poll workers, and empower the Attorney General to prevent people from interfering with our elections, among other provisions.

People’s right to vote is under constant attack around the country, but here in Connecticut, we’re making sure elections are free and fair.  
 

House Democrats Take Action to Prevent Gun Violence

Connecticut is advancing a gun violence prevention bill aimed at strengthening public safety and closing dangerous gaps in current law. House Bill 5043: An Act Concerning Convertible Pistols and Unfinished Frames or Unfinished Lower Receivers.

The proposal would ban convertible pistols, firearms that can be easily modified to function like automatic weapons, sometimes with minimal tools such as a screwdriver or knife. By addressing these modifications, the bill targets a growing concern among law enforcement and public safety officials.

It would also make it easier for individuals to safely surrender firearms to local police. Current law primarily applies to assault weapons, but this change would expand that option, helping to ensure that more firearms can be removed from potentially unsafe situations.

Together, these measures are designed to reduce the risk of gun violence while promoting responsible ownership and safer communities across the state. 
 

Make sure to look out for these emails, and follow me on Facebook for the latest Manchester updates. And remember if you or someone you know requires assistance, please feel free to contact me on my personal cell at (860) 335-2023 or email me at Geoff.Luxenberg@cga.ct.gov.

Sincerely,

Geoff Luxenberg
State Representative

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