HB4529

ELECTION CODE POLL ACCESS

Introduced·1/22/26
Introduced Text

Illinois HB4529 amends the Election Code to require accessible polling places for voters with disabilities and elderly voters.

HB4529 amends the Illinois Election Code to ensure all polling places are accessible to voters with disabilities and elderly voters. It mandates that each polling place include at least one wheelchair-accessible voting booth. The State Board of Elections must report annually to the General Assembly on the number of accessible and inaccessible polling places, along with reasons for inaccessibility. The bill also provides for alternative voting methods for voters assigned to inaccessible polling places.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

2:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

Mar 18

3:00 PM

House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 17

House

Assigned to Ethics & Elections

Jan 30

House

First Reading