HB4613

Illinois HB4613 mandates that ballot measures be written in plain language and include summaries describing their purpose and effects.

HB4613 amends the Illinois Election Code to require that all ballot measures be written in plain language and accompanied by a summary. This summary must describe the primary purpose of the measure and the material legal effect if the measure is approved or rejected. The summary must be neutral, non-argumentative, and avoid unnecessary legal terms. Additionally, the bill sets a Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score limit of eighth grade for these summaries and word limits of 75 words for statewide measures and 50 words for local measures.