HB 4613 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

ELEC CD-BALLOT READABILITY

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 17, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Ethics & Elections
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Maurice West
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