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IL HB2763
Bill
Status
2/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nabeela Syed
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AI Summary
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Expands Illinois's automatic voter registration program to also automatically enroll applicants for permanent vote by mail ballot status when they apply for or renew a driver's license or state ID through the Secretary of State
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Applicants would be automatically enrolled in permanent vote by mail unless they affirmatively decline by checking a box on the application form
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Requires the Secretary of State to inform applicants in writing about qualifications for vote by mail enrollment, penalties for false applications, and that declining enrollment is confidential and won't affect other services
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The Secretary of State must electronically transmit enrollment information to the State Board of Elections, which will process permanent vote by mail applications under existing Section 19-3 procedures
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Amends Section 1A-16.1 of the Election Code to add permanent vote by mail enrollment alongside existing automatic voter registration provisions for REAL ID-compliant and non-REAL ID applications
Legislative Description
ELEC CD-APPLY FOR VOTE BY MAIL
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/21/2025