SB3511

ELEC CD-GENERAL ELEC HOLIDAY

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3511 designates General Election Day as a state holiday and updates election procedures.

Illinois SB3511 amends the Election Code to establish General Election Day as a state holiday on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years. This holiday mandates the closure of all government offices except election authorities unless they serve as polling places. The bill also updates the application process for vote by mail ballots, requiring a secure, free access system by January 1, 2026, allowing voters to track their ballots and check their status.

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Assignments Committee
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History

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

Apr 24

Senate

Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026