SJRCA0007Introduced in the Senate
CONAMEND-VOTING QUALIFICATION
Introduced by Andrew Chesney, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Proposes to amend the Suffrage and Elections Article of the Illinois Constitution. Provides that every United States citizen who has attained the age of 18 or any other voting age required by the United States for voting (currently voting in State elections) and who has been a permanent resident of this State for at least 30 days next preceding any election shall have the right to vote at such election. Provides that each voter shall present photo identification to verify the voter's identity when voting in person at a polling place during early voting or on election day before being provided a ballot. Provides that each voter who votes by mail-in ballot shall enter specified information in the block provided next to the voter's signature for election officials to use in verifying the voter's identity. Specifies valid forms of identification.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
March 31, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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How would you vote on this bill?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary
Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
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