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HB4613 - 104th General Assembly

ELEC CD-BALLOT READABILITY
Last Action
2/17/2026 - House: Assigned to Ethics & Elections
House Sponsors
Rep. Maurice A. West, II
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/16-7from 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
Date Chamber Action
1/27/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2/03/2026 House First Reading
2/03/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/17/2026 House Assigned to Ethics & Elections