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IL SB1529

IL SB1529
ELEC CD-NAME STANDARDIZATION


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Introduced
02/04/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that each election authority shall maintain a website. Provides that each election authority shall post election results on its website, including district data for every electoral district under the election authority's jurisdiction, even if the election authority only has jurisdiction over part of the electoral district. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall implement a standard naming convention for election districts, precincts, and polling places to streamline the reporting of election results. Provides that, as part of implementing the standard naming convention, the State Board of Elections shall adopt guidelines for election authorities to follow when naming election districts, precincts, and polling places. Sets forth requirements for the implementation of these guidelines for the 2026 General Primary Election and subsequent elections.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Election Code to enhance transparency and standardization in election administration. It requires each election authority to maintain a website and provide 24-hour advance notice about ballot counting, including the date, time, and location. The bill mandates that election authorities post comprehensive election results on their websites, including district data for all electoral districts within their jurisdiction, even if they only oversee part of a district. A key provision is the implementation of a standard naming convention for election districts, precincts, and polling places by the State Board of Elections. The Board must develop guidelines that require each election district, precinct, and polling place to have a standard identification and a human-readable name. Election authorities will be required to submit these standardized names to the State Board of Elections at least 120 days before the 2026 General Primary Election. If any names do not conform to the guidelines, the State Board of Elections will amend them and notify the relevant election authority. This bill aims to improve the consistency and clarity of election-related information across Illinois.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 04/11/2025)

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