IL HB4761

Changes the end date of early voting from "the day before election day" to "the Friday immediately preceding election day," effectively shortening the early voting period by up to two days.

Applies the new early voting end date to general primaries, consolidated primaries, consolidated elections, and general elections.

Updates permanent early voting polling place operating requirements to close by the Friday immediately preceding election day rather than the day before election day.

Makes conforming changes to permanent polling place hours and holiday requirements, which remain in effect through the new Friday deadline.