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IL HB4574

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Ammons

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Origin

House of Representatives

104th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes felony conviction as a disqualification for holding township offices by repealing Section 55-6 of the Township Code
  • Eliminates the prohibition on persons convicted of felonies, infamous crimes, bribery, or perjury from taking the oath of office for municipal positions
  • Removes the requirement that convicted individuals obtain a pardon or restoration of rights from the Governor to hold elected municipal office
  • Retains existing disqualifications including being in arrears on taxes or other debts owed to the municipality
  • May be cited as the "Public Office Eligibility and Criminal Conviction Clarification Act"

Legislative Description

LOC GOV FELON ELIGIBILITY

Last Action

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Ethics & Elections3/12/2026
Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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