HB5031 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MUNI/TWP WRITE-IN CANDIDATES
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Bradley Fritts
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
60 ILCS 1/50-50 new  
65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-80 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Township Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that write-in candidates for township offices may not enter upon their duties if the number of votes the write-in candidates received in the election is less than the number of signatures on the petition the write-in candidates would have been required to obtain to appear on the ballot.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/04/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Bradley Fritts
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee