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SB3511 - 104th General Assembly

ELEC CD-GENERAL ELEC HOLIDAY
Last Action
2/18/2026 - Senate: To Elections
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/2A-1.1d new
10 ILCS 5/19-3from Ch. 46, par. 19-3
10 ILCS 5/19-25 new
10 ILCS 5/19A-15
30 ILCS 500/15-45
105 ILCS 5/24-2
110 ILCS 70/45afrom Ch. 24 1/2, par. 38l.1
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the date of the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November in even-numbered years shall be a State holiday known as General Election Day and shall be observed throughout the State. Requires the State Board of Elections, in conjunction with election authorities, to implement a secure, free access system available to voters by January 1, 2026. Provides that the system shall allow a voter to track receipt of the voter's vote by mail ballot and check the ballot's status with the election authority. Provides that an election authority shall allow any voter who is in line to vote at the time an early voting polling place closes to cast a ballot. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code, School Code, and State Universities Civil Service Act making conforming changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
2/17/2026 Senate Assigned to Executive
2/18/2026 Senate To Elections
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026