Bill Status of SB2983  103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  ELEC CD-DECEPTION OR FORGERY

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2024SenateReferred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
10 ILCS 5/29-4from Ch. 46, par. 29-4
10 ILCS 5/29-18from Ch. 46, par. 29-18


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 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
  1/31/2024SenateFirst Reading
  1/31/2024SenateReferred to Assignments