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IL HB2951

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2021

Primary Sponsor

Carol Ammons

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Enables voters with disabilities to independently and privately mark ballots using assistive technology when voting by mail.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/27/2021
Ethics & Elections3/9/2021
Rules2/19/2021

Full Bill Text

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