Connecticut’s new election law, Public Act 24-148, brings a significant change for municipalities: By July 1, 2025, every absentee ballot drop box in the state must be monitored by a video recording system that meets specific requirements for election transparency and security.
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For towns and cities already juggling infrastructure, IT, and public safety needs, this new rule may feel like another unfunded mandate. But the good news is: you don’t have to go it alone.
As the state-approved vendor under the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) contract, CCi Voice offers a turnkey video surveillance solution that meets every detail of the new requirements—and because we’re already under contract, you can implement our solution without going out to bid or issuing an RFP.
Let’s break down what’s required and how we can help.
Effective for all elections and primaries after July 1, 2025, Connecticut municipalities must:
Ensure recordings:
The regulations also require:
The State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) may investigate any complaints, and failure to comply can result in civil penalties and undermine public trust.
At CCi Voice, we’ve designed a compliant, reliable system tailored to the unique needs of municipalities:
Footage is clear and detailed—even in low light. All cameras exceed the 720p minimum and are tested to ensure every deposit event is visible.
Our system automatically timestamps every recording and affixes the drop box location, ensuring every frame is legally defensible.
We provide continuous or motion-activated recording with sufficient storage. Each system includes 8+ hour battery backup or solar power for off-grid locations.
Footage is stored in the cloud or on local servers with encryption. We support easy public access through download links or hosting options to comply with the 5-day release rule.
All footage is stored for at least 12 months in formats like MP4 or MOV. We offer support for SEEC requests and FOIA responses.
States like Georgia, Michigan, and California have implemented or recommended drop box video monitoring, learning several valuable lessons:
Georgia mandated 24/7 video coverage of outdoor drop boxes in 2020, increasing public confidence.These jurisdictions emphasize the value of:
CCi Voice incorporates all of these insights into our systems and approach.
Trusted Partner to Towns & Schools: We already provide video surveillance, VoIP phone systems, and door access controls to Connecticut municipalities.
Easy Procurement Through CRCOG: No RFP. No public bid. Our solutions are available to any eligible town, city, or school district through our CRCOG contract.
Experience with Election Security: We understand the unique needs of registrars, town clerks, and election officials.
Compliance Guarantee: Our systems meet or exceed every requirement in PA 24-148 and the associated regulations.
Thanks to our partnership with the Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG), CCi Voice offers Connecticut municipalities a pre-approved, no-bid purchasing pathway for election security upgrades—including video surveillance systems for absentee ballot drop boxes.
Originally awarded in 2015 to IP Genie, this competitively bid contract is now held by CCi Voice following our merger in 2024. The contract allows eligible Connecticut municipalities, schools, and libraries to purchase communication and security services without issuing RFPs or going out to public bid.
Under this contract, we offer:
All services and hardware purchased through the CRCOG contract are provided at discounted, pre-negotiated pricing with local, responsive support from our Connecticut-based team.
Any Connecticut town, city, school district, or public agency can use the contract—even if you’re not a CRCOG member. If your organization is eligible to participate in a state contract, you can purchase directly through CCi Voice under this agreement.
If you're a municipal clerk, IT director, or registrar of voters, now is the time to:
Identify your drop box locations and confirm whether they already have camera coverage.
Assess technical needs—angle, power, storage, and public access.
Schedule a free compliance consultation with CCi Voice.
Early adoption helps you avoid rush installation costs and ensures smooth implementation before the July 1, 2025 deadline.
Call us at (203) 938-8400 or email sales@ccivoice.com to book your free drop box surveillance consultation.
CCi Voice – Your partner in secure, compliant, and connected communities.
Connecticut municipalities must install a video recording system for every absentee ballot drop box that captures the location, includes visible date and time stamps, and is retained for compliance and public access purposes.
The law applies to all elections and primaries after July 1, 2025. Recording must begin on the first day absentee ballots are issued, typically 31 days before Election Day, and continue 24/7 until polls close and the final ballot retrieval is made.
Cameras must be positioned within 20 feet of the drop box, capture at least 1280×720 (720p) resolution, include built-in timestamping and location indicators, and have battery backup capable of at least 8 hours of power during outages.
Recordings must be retained for at least 12 months, longer if under investigation, and made public within 5 days of the final ballot pickup. Footage is typically provided in standard formats like MP4, available via link or file.
Not if purchasing through the CRCOG contract. As the state-approved vendor under the Capitol Region Council of Governments agreement, CCi Voice can provide a compliant system without a town issuing an RFP or public bid.
Any Connecticut town, city, school district, or public agency can use the contract, even if the organization is not a CRCOG member, as long as it's eligible to participate in a state contract.
The State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) may investigate complaints related to noncompliance, and failure to meet the requirements can result in civil penalties and undermine public trust in the process.
Start by identifying drop box locations and confirming existing camera coverage, then assess technical needs like angle, power, and storage. CCi Voice offers a free compliance consultation to help municipalities plan installation ahead of the deadline.