HB0002 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ELEC CODE-INCARCERATED BAN
Last Action

3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Election Code. Repeals provisions that prohibit a person that is serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution from voting until his or her release from confinement. Further amends the Election Code and amends the Unified Code of Corrections making conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
Actions

DateChamberAction
12/02/2024HousePrefiled with Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
1/09/2025HouseFirst Reading
1/09/2025HouseReferred to Rules Committee
3/12/2026HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections
3/27/2026HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
3/30/2026HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford