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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Requires Voters Identification Cards for those who do not have an acceptable photo ID. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card. In provisions concerning the receipt of vote by mail ballots, provides that an election authority shall appoint panels as needed of 3 election judges from the list of election judges submitted by the county parties to compare the voter's signature on the certification envelope of the vote by mail ballot with the signature of the voter on file in the office of the election authority. Provides the procedure for verifying or rejecting the signature. Provides that if a vote by mail ballot is rejected, the election authority shall notify the voter within 2 days after the rejection or within one day if the rejection occurs after election day and in all cases before the close of the period for counting provisional ballots. Allows a voter to submit a statement confirming the vote if the signature was rejected. Allows a voter to cast a new ballot if the vote by mail ballot was rejected because the envelope was delivered opened.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to establish new voter identification requirements and procedures for voting. The bill requires the Secretary of State to issue a Voter Identification Card to registered voters who do not have an acceptable form of photo identification, such as a driver's license or state ID. The card must include the voter's name, signature, photograph, and current residence address. Acceptable forms of photo identification are defined to include various government-issued cards like driver's licenses, state IDs, disabled person IDs, and passports. When voting, individuals must now present an approved photo ID or their Voter Identification Card to election judges. For vote-by-mail ballots, the bill introduces a new process where panels of three election judges will compare the voter's signature on the ballot envelope with the signature on file, with a ballot only being rejected if all three judges unanimously determine there is a signature mismatch or other disqualifying issue. If a vote-by-mail ballot is rejected, the election authority must notify the voter within 2 days and provide an opportunity to address the rejection, such as submitting a statement or requesting a new ballot. The bill also provides exemptions for indigent voters and those with religious objections to being photographed, allowing them to cast a provisional ballot with an affidavit.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1742&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1742.htm |
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