SJRCA0007

CONAMEND-VOTING QUALIFICATION

Introduced·2/18/25
Introduced Text

Illinois proposes a constitutional amendment to require photo identification for in-person voting and specific information for mail-in ballots.

Illinois SJRCA0007 proposes a constitutional amendment to the Suffrage and Elections Article. It mandates that voters present photo identification to verify their identity when voting in person. Acceptable forms include Illinois driver's licenses, state or federal government IDs, passports, military IDs, student IDs, tribal IDs, and firearm owner's IDs. The General Assembly may approve other government-issued photo IDs.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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History

Mar 31, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

Feb 18, 2025

Senate

Filed with Secretary

Feb 18, 2025

Senate

Referred to Assignments