HB4613 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

ELEC CD-BALLOT READABILITY
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Ethics & Elections
Hearings
Ethics & Elections Hearing Feb 24 2026 2:00PM Capitol Building 114 and Virtual Room 1 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/16-7  from Ch. 46, par. 16-7
10 ILCS 5/28-14 new  
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Provides that every ballot measure to be placed on a ballot shall be written in plain language and include a ballot measure summary that describes the primary purpose of the ballot measure and the material legal effect if the ballot measure is approved or rejected. Sets forth provisions concerning the preparation of ballot measures and ballot measure summaries. Provides that a registered voter may challenge a ballot measure or ballot measure summary for non-compliance with the provision. Makes conforming changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
1/27/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/03/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/03/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026HouseAssigned to Ethics & Elections