Bill > HB2800

This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to reduce the timeline for validating and counting provisional ballots from 14 calendar days to 7 calendar days after an election. The changes apply to various scenarios involving provisional ballots, including those cast by military service members, U.S. citizens temporarily residing outside the country, and non-resident civilian citizens. Under the new provisions, county clerks or election commissioners must complete the validation and counting of provisional ballots within 7 calendar days, with the State Board of Elections still required to complete its final canvass within 31 calendar days of the election. The bill maintains existing rules about ballot validity, such as requiring the voter's name, address, and signature, and allows for some flexibility in determining voter registration status by cross-referencing multiple databases. Additionally, the bill continues to allow provisional ballot voters to submit additional information within 7 calendar days after the election and ensures that ballots for federal and statewide offices can be counted even if cast in a slightly incorrect precinct. The primary purpose of the bill appears to be expediting the provisional ballot counting process while maintaining voter accessibility and election integrity.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2800&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104