HB3047

VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2025

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB3047 aims to protect voting rights and ensure fair elections.

Illinois HB3047, known as the Voting Rights Act of 2025, seeks to safeguard voting rights and ensure fair elections. It prohibits voter suppression and vote dilution, particularly affecting protected classes such as racial, color, or language minorities. The Act mandates language assistance for elections in areas with significant limited English proficiency populations. It allows for expedited litigation and preliminary relief for violations, ensuring timely remedies. The Act also establishes the Voter Outreach and Education Fund to support voter education and outreach efforts.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 11, 2025

2:00 PM

Ethics & Elections Hearing

History

Apr 14

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Katie Stuart

Apr 6

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

Apr 2

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford