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IL HB2951
Bill
Status
2/18/2021
Primary Sponsor
Carol Ammons
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AI Summary
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Creates new Section 19-2.4 of the Election Code requiring the State Board of Elections to adopt rules allowing vote-by-mail ballots to be sent via electronic transmission (email or internet) to voters with disabilities.
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Enables voters with disabilities to independently and privately mark ballots using assistive technology when voting by mail.
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Requires election authorities to transmit ballots, instructions, and materials to voters with disabilities within 2 business days after receiving a ballot application, even if applications arrive after distribution has begun.
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Requires ballots received and marked electronically to be printed by the voter and returned to the election authority following standard vote-by-mail procedures under Section 19-6.
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Amends Sections 19-4, 19-5, and 24A-14 to conform existing election code provisions to electronic ballot transmission procedures and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
ELEC CD-MAIL BALLOT/DISABILITY
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2021