Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB4624

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning the prevention of voting or candidate support and conspiracy to prevent voting, provides that the term "deception or forgery" includes, but is not limited to the creation and distribution of a digital replica or deceptive social media content that a reasonable person would incorrectly believe is a true depiction of an individual, is made by a government official or candidate for office within the State, or is an announcement or communication made by a government agency and that is reasonably likely to dissuade a voter from registering to vote or lawfully voting, supporting, or opposing the nomination or election of any person for public office or any public question voted upon in any election. Defines additional terms. Effective immediately.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
1/30/2024	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
1/31/2024	House	First Reading
1/31/2024	House	Referred to Rules Committee
2/14/2024	House	Assigned to Ethics & Elections
4/5/2024	House	Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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