HB5141 Summary

• Modifies automatic voter registration requirements by removing references to the federal REAL ID Act and instead allowing applications to serve as dual-purpose voter registration if applicants present identification demonstrating U.S. citizenship and voter eligibility, or if they are already registered to vote in Illinois.

• Prohibits applications from serving as dual-purpose voter registration if applicants present identification documents demonstrating a lack of U.S. citizenship.

• Allows agencies without reliable citizenship information to enter into agreements with the State Board of Elections to transmit client information for updating existing voter registrations only, rather than new registrations.

• Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to implement an automatic voter registration system for Illinois Medicaid applicants by July 1, 2023, as permitted by federal law.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.