Bill > HB2763

This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to expand the automatic voter registration process at the Secretary of State's office by allowing certain driver's license and state identification card applications to simultaneously serve as applications for permanent vote-by-mail ballot status. Specifically, when individuals apply for or renew a driver's license or state ID that meets REAL ID requirements, they will now have the option to automatically be enrolled in permanent vote-by-mail status, in addition to voter registration. The bill requires that applicants be clearly informed about this process and have the ability to decline participation. The changes ensure that the application form will include opportunities for individuals to opt-in or opt-out of both voter registration and permanent vote-by-mail status, and mandate that the Secretary of State electronically transmit relevant personal information to the State Board of Elections to facilitate these processes. This legislation aims to make voting and ballot access more convenient by streamlining the registration and vote-by-mail application procedures during routine government interactions.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2763&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104