HB1716

ELEC CD-ELECTIONEERING

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB1716 amends the Election Code to remove the option for churches or private schools to prohibit electioneering on their property used as.

HB1716 amends the Illinois Election Code by removing the provision that allows churches or private schools to prohibit electioneering on their property used as polling places. The bill mandates that electioneering is permitted on all polling place property beyond the campaign free zone while polls are open. It also requires election officers to place markers 100 feet from each entrance to the polling room used by voters.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee