SB3425 Summary

• Moves election-related prohibition and penalty provisions from Article 9 to Article 29 of the Election Code, reorganizing where these offenses are codified.

• Establishes 18-month statute of limitations for prosecutions involving altering or falsifying election documents, election interference, unlawful campaign contributions, and failure to file required election reports.

• Creates new offense for candidates knowingly receiving contributions solicited or received in violation of specified sections of the Criminal Code, punishable as a Class A misdemeanor.

• Prohibits use of public funds to urge electors to vote for or against candidates or propositions; first violation is Class B misdemeanor, subsequent violations are Class A misdemeanor.

• Penalizes willful failure to file or filing false election information as a business offense with fines up to $5,000, and willful filing of false complaints as a Class B misdemeanor.