HB2718

FACILITATE VOTING FOR ALL

Introduced·2/4/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2718 establishes a civic duty for all eligible citizens to cast a ballot in every general election.

Illinois HB2718, the Facilitating Voting By All Eligible Citizens Act, mandates that all eligible citizens cast a ballot in every general election. The bill allows citizens to satisfy this requirement by casting a blank ballot. It also ensures no fines, fees, or penalties are assessed for not casting a ballot. The act aims to increase voter participation by treating voting as a civic duty, similar to jury duty in other countries.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Ethics & Elections Hearing

History

Feb 17

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

Mar 21, 2025

House

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

Mar 7, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava