HB5497 Summary

• All ballots used in Illinois elections must contain an "Illinois State Board of Elections" watermark and be numbered consecutively starting with "1" by each election authority.

• No linkage between ballot numbers and voter identity may be recorded.

• Ballots must include specific formatting requirements including official ballot designation, precinct information, election date, and election authority signature facsimile on the back or outside.

• Electronic voting systems using ballot cards, sheets, or labels must display watermarks and ballot numbering in compliance with these requirements.