HB4527

Illinois HB4527 mandates standardized reporting protocols for election data to streamline reporting and ensure accuracy.

Illinois HB4527 amends the Election Code to require the State Board of Elections to adopt standardized reporting protocols for election data. These protocols aim to streamline the reporting of election results and voter file data. The Board must publish guidelines for compliance with these standardization conventions by July 1, 2027. Election authorities must ensure that all data related to election districts, precincts, and polling places conforms to these guidelines starting with the 2028 general primary election.