Connecticut Department of Social Services Uniform Policy Manual: 1015.25 Departmental Responsibilities - Voter Registration

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 1-1-95 Transmittal: UP-94-37 1015.25 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Rights and Responsibilities POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: AFDC Departmental Responsibilities AABD _______________________________________________________________ MA Subject: FS Voter Registration ______________________________________________________________________________

1015.25 General Principles

A. The Department must allow all applicants and recipients of public assistance who meet the qualifications as noted under B, the opportunity to register to vote at the time of application, predetermination of eligibility or at the time a change of address is reported.

B. To register to vote, applicants and recipients must be:

1. 18 years of age; and

2. United States citizens; and

3. residents of a Connecticut city or town.

C. The Department must assist the applicant or recipient in completing the registration form in the same way that assistance would be given to complete a departmental form.

D. Failure or refusal to register to vote does not affect eligibility for benefits.