HB1288 allows individuals convicted of a felony to be eligible for elective public office after completing their sentence.
HB1288 amends the Illinois laws to allow individuals convicted of a felony to be eligible for elective public office after completing their sentence, including parole or supervised release. The bill excludes those convicted of felonies committed while serving as a public official. It also addresses the restoration of rights for individuals convicted of infamous crimes, bribery, or perjury, allowing them to petition the Governor for restoration. The changes apply to all persons elected after the effective date of the bill.
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