ELEC CD-DECEPTION OR FORGERY House SponsorsRep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/29-4from Ch. 46, par. 29-410 ILCS 5/29-18from Ch. 46, par. 29-18 Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning the prevention of voting or candidate support and conspiracy to prevent voting, provides that the term "deception or forgery" includes, but is not limited to the creation and distribution of a digital replica or deceptive social media content that a reasonable person would incorrectly believe is a true depiction of an individual, is made by a government official or candidate for office within the State, or is an announcement or communication made by a government agency and that is reasonably likely to dissuade a voter from registering to vote or lawfully voting, supporting, or opposing the nomination or election of any person for public office or any public question voted upon in any election. Defines additional terms. Effective immediately. 1/30/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz 1/31/2024HouseFirst Reading 1/31/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/14/2024HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections 4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee 1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die