Bill > HB0041

This bill amends Illinois election and corrections laws to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of felonies or currently incarcerated. Key provisions include automatically restoring voting rights to people within 14 days of conviction, regardless of their current correctional status (including those in state, federal, or juvenile facilities, on probation, parole, or work release). The bill requires correctional institutions to make election resources available to incarcerated individuals, including voter registration materials, election information, and vote-by-mail ballots. It also establishes a Post-Conviction Task Force to oversee and improve voting rights restoration, composed of representatives from state agencies, advocacy organizations, and the legislature. The task force will prepare reports on implementation and make recommendations for improving voting access. The bill ensures that incarcerated individuals can register to vote using their last known residential address and mandates that all voting rights materials be available in multiple languages and accessible formats. These changes will take effect for the 2026 general election, with the goal of expanding democratic participation for individuals with criminal justice system involvement.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=41&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104