HB5219 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ELEC CD-ELECTION SAFE ZONES
Last Action
2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/17-29.5 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Safe Voting Act. Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person who, in good faith, attends a polling place, ballot drop box, or election authority for the purpose of casting a vote, including early voting, or submitting a vote by mail ballot, and is legally qualified under the laws of this State to cast the vote or submit the ballot, is privileged from civil arrest while going to, remaining at, and returning from the polling place, ballot drop box, or election authority. Sets forth provisions concerning civil damages and limitation of the provision.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee