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IL HB1872

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

LaShawn Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 3-5 of the Illinois Election Code, which currently prohibits incarcerated individuals from voting while serving sentences in penal institutions
  • Allows persons serving sentences of confinement in penal institutions to vote
  • Takes effect January 1, 2022
  • Introduced by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford during the 102nd General Assembly (2021-2022)

Legislative Description

ELEC CODE-INCARCERATED BAN

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mark L. Walker

6/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2021
Ethics & Elections3/9/2021
Rules2/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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