SB1649

SB1649 amends Illinois' Election Code to standardize applications for vote-by-mail ballots.

SB1649 amends the Illinois Election Code to standardize the form and content of applications for vote-by-mail ballots. The bill specifies that applications for a single election vote-by-mail ballot must include an option to apply for permanent vote-by-mail status. It also mandates that applications for permanent vote-by-mail status be in a specific form. The bill allows for electronic applications and requires that these applications be processed by election authorities. It further outlines the penalties for non-compliance with the application process.