HB4339

SCH CD-HIGH SCH-REGISTER VOTER

Complete·7/10/26

Illinois HB4339 mandates high school voter registration for eligible students.

HB4339, also known as the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law, amends the School Code to require school districts maintaining grades 9 through 12 to provide all eligible students graduating from high school with the opportunity to register to vote. This requirement takes effect starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

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Calendar

May 27

2:30 PM

Senate Executive Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

History

Jul 10

House

Governor Approved

Jul 10

House

Effective Date July 10, 2026

Jul 10

House

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0549