Bill > SB1532

This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to ensure that any voter who is standing in line to vote at an early voting polling place when the polling place is scheduled to close will still be allowed to cast their ballot. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 19A-15 of the Election Code, which governs early voting procedures. The existing law already provides a detailed schedule for early voting, including extended hours in the final days before an election (8 days prior to election day), with specific operating times on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The new provision adds a crucial voter protection measure by guaranteeing that voters who have arrived and are waiting in line at the posted closing time will not be turned away and will be permitted to complete the voting process, regardless of how long it takes. This change helps ensure that no eligible voter is disenfranchised due to timing technicalities and supports the fundamental democratic principle of providing fair access to voting.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1532&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104