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SB1565 - 104th General Assembly

TRUTH IN POLITICS ACT
Last Action
2/04/2025 - Senate: Referred to Assignments
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/29-1.1 new
10 ILCS 5/29-1.2 new
10 ILCS 5/29-20.1 new
10 ILCS 5/29-20.2 new
10 ILCS 5/29B-5from Ch. 46, par. 29B-5; formerly Ch. 46, par. 110
10 ILCS 5/29B-10from Ch. 46, par. 29B-10; formerly Ch. 46, par. 11
10 ILCS 5/29B-20from Ch. 46, par. 29B-20; formerly Ch. 46, par. 11
10 ILCS 5/29B-30from Ch. 46, par. 29B-30; formerly Ch. 46, par. 11
10 ILCS 5/29B-35from Ch. 46, par. 29B-35; formerly Ch. 46, par. 11
Synopsis As Introduced
Provides that the amendatory Act to be referred to as the Truth in Politics Act. Includes legislative findings. Amends the Prohibitions and Penalties Article of the Election Code. Creates prohibitions against (i) false statements to affect a vote, (ii) unlawful attempts to affect the outcome of a campaign, (iii) distribution of materials intending to mislead people on a candidate's incumbency status, and (iv) libel and defamation in political advertising. Provides that, if a person violates the provisions, the person can be enjoined civilly. Provides that a violation of the provisions are Class A misdemeanors. Amends the Fair Campaign Practices Article of the Election Code. Requires (rather than allows) candidates and the chairs of political committees to sign and file the Code of Fair Campaign Practices. Makes changes to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices. Requires a candidate to include in all of the candidate's campaign literature and advertising the following statement: "I am a candidate for (specify office), and I support the accuracy of this message." Provides penalties for failure to timely file a signed Code of Fair Campaign Practices and for violations of the Code of Fair Campaign Practices or other provisions of the Article. Effective February 1, 2026.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/04/2025 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
2/04/2025 Senate First Reading
2/04/2025 Senate Referred to Assignments