LOC GOV FELON ELIGIBILITY
Sponsored By: Carol Ammons (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Specifies that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Public Office Eligibility and Criminal Conviction Clarification Act. Amends the Township Code. Repeals a provision that makes a person ineligible to hold any office under the Code if the person, at the time required for taking the oath of office, has been convicted of a felony. Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. In a provision concerning qualification for specified elective offices, deletes provisions which prohibit a person from taking the oath of office if the person has been convicted of a felony.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Carol Ammons
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Michael Crawford
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/27/2026HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections
3/12/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
2/9/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/3/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/3/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Carol Ammons
1/23/2026House
Bill Text
Introduced
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