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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