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 Bill Status of SB2072  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  ELECTIONS-PREREGISTRATION

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Cristina Castro

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/3-6


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person who is otherwise qualified to vote may preregister to vote on or after that person's 16th birthday, with the registration held in abeyance by the State Board of Elections until that individual attains the required age to vote. Provides that an individual who is 17 years of age, will be 18 years of age on the date of the immediately following general or consolidated election, and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be deemed eligible to circulate a nominating petition or a petition proposing a public question. Provides that a person who is 16 years of age or older shall be deemed competent to execute and attest to any voter registration forms. Makes a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2024.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2023SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Cristina Castro
  2/9/2023SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2023SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/21/2023SenateAssigned to Executive
  3/10/2023SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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