Bill > HB4093

This bill introduces a new process for candidates to verify their residency for election purposes. Candidates may apply for a Residency Verification Certificate from their local election authority no earlier than 180 days before the petition filing deadline. To obtain the certificate, candidates must submit at least two documents proving their current residential address, dated within the past 90 days. If the election authority confirms the candidate's residence within the district or political subdivision, they will issue a certificate. Once a candidate receives this certificate, they can list "Residency Verified" instead of their full residential address on nomination petitions and other election documents. The certificate creates a rebuttable presumption of residency and provides privacy protection for candidates. Additionally, all applications and documentation submitted for residency verification are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The bill aims to provide candidates with a way to protect their personal address information while still demonstrating their eligibility to run for office in a specific district or political subdivision.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4093&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104