SB2714

ELECTION CODE-VACANCY

Introduced·10/15/25
Introduced Text

SB2714 amends Illinois Election Code to revise ballot forfeiture, nomination vacancy procedures, and early voting rules.

SB2714 amends the Illinois Election Code to modify ballot forfeiture rules, requiring the State Board of Elections to not certify candidates with unpaid civil penalties. It also adjusts the timeline for filling nomination vacancies, specifying that vacancies occurring 15 days or less before an election cannot be filled. Additionally, the bill updates early voting procedures, including the delivery of ballots and the handling of rejected early voting ballots.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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History

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 15

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026