ELEC CD-FRIVOLOUS CHALLENGES
Summary
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning the objection to nominations, provides that, if the electoral board determines that an objection is frivolous, the candidate may file a petition with the circuit court to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the objector.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 15, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Murri Briel
DDemocratic
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