Illinois Election Integrity Act mandates 10% election day audits and independent parallel audits for all elections.

The Illinois Election Integrity Act requires each election authority to conduct a 10% election day audit of votes cast and contract for independent parallel audits. Election authorities must convene election audit committees to oversee these audits. The Act also mandates that optical scan technology and direct recording electronic voting systems meet federal and independent testing standards. It establishes the Illinois Election Integrity Fund, financed by voluntary taxpayer contributions, to cover the costs of required election audits.

Illinois Election Integrity Act mandates 10% election day audits and independent parallel audits for all elections.

The Illinois Election Integrity Act requires each election authority to conduct a 10% election day audit of votes cast and contract for independent parallel audits. Election authorities must convene election audit committees to oversee these audits. The Act also mandates that optical scan technology and direct recording electronic voting systems meet federal and independent testing standards. It establishes the Illinois Election Integrity Fund, financed by voluntary taxpayer contributions, to cover the costs of required election audits.