HB5114 amends the Illinois Election Code to adjust the counting of vote-by-mail ballots, including their receipt and validation timelines.
HB5114 modifies the Illinois Election Code to change the procedures for counting vote-by-mail ballots. It specifies that counting of these ballots must begin seven calendar days before election day. The bill outlines conditions under which a vote-by-mail ballot may be rejected, such as mismatched signatures or the voter casting another ballot. It also details the process for handling rejected ballots, including notifying voters and allowing them to contest the rejection.
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