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IL HB2911

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jay Hoffman

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies Illinois automatic voter registration by requiring applicants to present documentation proving U.S. citizenship (such as a passport, certified birth certificate, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or Certificate of Citizenship) for their driver's license or state ID application to serve as a dual-purpose voter registration application

  • Prohibits dual-purpose voter registration applications for individuals who present documentation establishing they are not U.S. citizens to the Secretary of State or designated automatic voter registration agencies

  • Requires the Secretary of State to provide written notice to applicants about voter registration qualifications, penalties for false applications including immigration-related consequences of incorrectly claiming citizenship, and that their application will be transmitted to the State Board of Elections

  • Mandates language assistance at all Secretary of State Driver Services facilities and designated voter registration agency facilities in covered jurisdictions, requiring materials in languages covered by Section 203 of the federal Voting Rights Act and the 5 most common non-English languages in Illinois

  • Establishes a 23-day period after mailing notices during which applicants can decline voter registration, with implementation required by January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

ELEC CD-DUAL-PURPOSE APP

Last Action

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules3/21/2025
Ethics & Elections3/13/2025
Rules3/12/2025
Ethics & Elections3/4/2025
Rules2/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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