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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the date of the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years shall be a State holiday known as General Election Day and shall be observed throughout the State. Requires the State Board of Elections, in conjunction with election authorities, to implement a secure, free access system available to voters by January 1, 2026. Provides that the system shall allow a voter to track receipt of the voter's vote by mail ballot and check the ballot's status with the election authority. Provides that an election authority shall allow any voter who is in line to vote at the time an early voting polling place closes to cast a ballot. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and State Universities Civil Service Act making conforming changes. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill establishes General Election Day, which falls on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years, as a state holiday observed throughout Illinois, also making it a legal school holiday and requiring schools closed on this day to be available as polling places. Additionally, it mandates the State Board of Elections, in conjunction with election authorities, to implement a secure, free online system by January 1, 2026, allowing voters to track their mail-in ballots and check their acceptance status. The bill also ensures that any voter waiting in line at an early voting polling place when it closes will be allowed to cast their ballot, and makes conforming changes to other state laws, including the Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and State Universities Civil Service Act, to reflect these provisions.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments (on 05/22/2026)
Taxonomy
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Government Operations
- ‐ Federal Holidays and Celebrations
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3511&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104 | 02/05/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus/FullText?LegDocId=207864&DocName=10400SB3511&DocNum=3511&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=166518&GAID=18&SessionID=114&SpecSess=&Session= | 02/10/2026 |
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