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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a permanent polling place for early voting must remain open beginning the 15th day before an election through the end of the day before election day during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on weekdays (currently, during the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on weekdays).
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to expand early voting hours at permanent polling places. Currently, early voting sites are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. The proposed changes would extend those hours to 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, providing voters with additional time to cast their ballots before an election. The bill maintains the existing provisions for weekend and holiday hours, which include Saturday hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Sunday hours from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and holiday hours. These modifications aim to make early voting more accessible by offering longer weekday hours, potentially allowing more people to vote before election day who might have difficulty voting during traditional work hours.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1901&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1901.htm |
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