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HB5114 - 104th General Assembly

ELEC CD-COUNTING MAIL BALLOTS
Last Action
3/04/2026 - House: Assigned to Ethics & Elections
House Sponsors
Rep. Katie Stuart
Hearings
Ethics & Elections Hearing Mar 18 2026 3:00PM Stratton Building Room D-1 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/19-8from Ch. 46, par. 19-8
10 ILCS 5/20-8from Ch. 46, par. 20-8
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning the counting of vote by mail ballots and ballots cast by absent electors in military or naval service, provides that the counting of those ballots shall begin 7 calendar days before election day (rather than on election day after the closing of the polls). Provides that an election authority shall not release the results of any counting done under the provisions until after the closing of the polls on election day.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Katie Stuart
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/04/2026 House Assigned to Ethics & Elections