IllinoisSB0054104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

ELEC CD-VOTE BY MAIL COUNT

Sponsored By: Seth Lewis (Republican)

In Committee

Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that all election authorities shall provide regular updates to the State Board of Elections concerning votes tabulated by that election authority. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall make this information available to the public at least every 48 hours. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2026, the State Board of Elections shall adopt standards concerning how election authorities release information about the total number of vote by mail ballots that have been tabulated by the election authority. Provides that, beginning with the 2026 primary election and all primary, consolidated, general and special elections thereafter, all election authorities shall adhere to the standards adopted by the State Board of Elections. Effective immediately.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Seth Lewis

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Andrew S. Chesney

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris Balkema

    Republican • Senate

  • Craig Wilcox

    Republican • Senate

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

    5/30/2025Senate
  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

    4/11/2025Senate
  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

    3/31/2025Senate
  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

    3/31/2025Senate
  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

    3/21/2025Senate
  6. To Elections

    2/19/2025Senate
  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    2/19/2025Senate
  8. Assigned to Executive

    1/22/2025Senate
  9. Referred to Assignments

    1/13/2025Senate
  10. First Reading

    1/13/2025Senate
  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis

    1/13/2025Senate

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