HB4236 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

FELONY CONVICTION-PUB OFFICE
Last Action
1/14/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Rita Mayfield
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/29-15  from Ch. 46, par. 29-15
65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5  from Ch. 24, par. 3.1-10-5
730 ILCS 5/5-5-5  from Ch. 38, par. 1005-5-5
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person convicted of a felony, after the completion of his or her sentence, including the completion of his or her parole or mandatory supervised release term, shall be eligible to be nominated for, and elected to, an elective public office. Provides that the provision does not apply to a person convicted of a felony, bribery, perjury, or other infamous crime for an offense committed while he or she was serving as a public official in the State. Defines "elective public office". Amends the Election Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to make conforming changes.
Actions
DateChamberAction
12/16/2025HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Rita Mayfield
1/14/2026HouseFirst Reading
1/14/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee