HB5114 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ELEC CD-COUNTING MAIL BALLOTS
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Katie Stuart
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/19-8  from Ch. 46, par. 19-8
10 ILCS 5/20-8  from Ch. 46, par. 20-8
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning the counting of vote by mail ballots and ballots cast by absent electors in military or naval service, provides that the counting of those ballots shall begin 7 calendar days before election day (rather than on election day after the closing of the polls). Provides that an election authority shall not release the results of any counting done under the provisions until after the closing of the polls on election day.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee