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SB0060Introduced in the Senate

ELEC CD-VOTE BY MAIL TRACKER

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Jil Tracy, District 50

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Election Code. Requires the State Board of Elections, in conjunction with election authorities, to implement a secure, free access system available to voters by January 1, 2026. Provides that the system shall allow a voter to track receipt of the voter's vote by mail ballot and check the ballot's status with the election authority. Requires the election authority to make the system available to vote by mail voters from the first day that vote by mail ballots are accepted until 30 days after completion of the official canvass. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jil Tracy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  8. To Elections

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  10. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  11. Re-assigned to Executive

  12. To Elections

  13. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  14. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  15. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  16. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  17. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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