Illinois 100th Regular Session Status: Passed House 1 D cosponsors

HB 388 — ELEC CD-PHOTOGRAPH BALLOT

Last action — Session Sine Die

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person is not prohibited from photographing his or her own ballot at any time during the voting process or from viewing a photograph of a completed or partially completed ballot. Provides that a person who gives, promises to give, or receives any money or other valuable consideration in connection with the dissemination or viewing of such a photograph is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 388 now clarifies that individuals are allowed to photograph their own ballots while voting. However, it also includes a strict penalty: anyone who gives or accepts money or valuable items in exchange for sharing or viewing these photos could face a Class 4 felony charge. This change is important because it aims to protect the integrity of the voting process while still accommodating personal documentation of one's vote.

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*LRB10004248MLM14254b* HB0388 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois and 2018 HB0388 by Rep.
HB0388 Engrossed LRB100 04248 MLM 14254 b AN ACT concerning elections.
Emanuel Chris Welch SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
ILCS 5/29-9 from Ch.
46, par.
29-9 Amends the Election Code.
Provides that a person is not prohibited from photographing his or her own ballot at any time during the voting ballot.
Provides that a person who gives, promises to give, or receives any money or other valuable consideration in connection with the dissemination or viewing of such a photograph is guilty of a Class 4 felony.
Effective immediately.
LRB100 04248 MLM 14254 b CORRECTIONAL IMPACT NOTE ACT MAY APPLY A BILL FOR HB0388 LRB100 04248 MLM 14254 b AN ACT concerning elections.
This Act takes effect upon HB0388 - 2 - LRB100 04248 MLM 14254 b becoming law.
This Act takes effect upon HB0388 Engrossed - 2 - LRB100 04248 MLM 14254 b becoming law.
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Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 26, 2017

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 19, 2017

  5. To Subcommittee on Election Law

  6. Assigned to Executive

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly

  8. Referred to Assignments

  9. First Reading

  10. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  12. Arrive in Senate

  13. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Zalewski

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley

  18. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-014-000

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin

  21. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

  24. Second Reading - Short Debate

  25. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  26. Do Pass / Short Debate Elections & Campaign Finance Committee; 016-000-000

  27. Reported Back To Elections & Campaign Finance Committee;

  28. Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Elections & Campaign Finance Committee; 005-000-000

  29. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  30. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

  31. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

  32. To Ballot Access Subcommittee

  33. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn

  34. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Allen Skillicorn

  35. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nick Sauer

  36. Assigned to Elections & Campaign Finance Committee

  37. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler

  38. Removed Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler

  39. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tim Butler

  40. Referred to Rules Committee

  41. First Reading

  42. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 97 Yea · 14 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 571007
Democrat 32000
Republican 8400
Total 971407
% of votes cast 82%12%0%6%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Batinick — Yea
Beiser — Yea
Bellock — Nay
Bourne — Yea
Breen — Yea
Butler — Yea
Conyears-Ervin — Yea
Costello — Yea
McAsey — Yea
McAuliffe — Nay
Durkin — Yea
Flowers — Yea
Frese — Yea
Lang — Yea
Phelps — Yea
Phillips — Yea
Skillicorn — Yea
Harris, David — Yea
Sauer — Yea
Harris, Gregory — Yea
Hernandez — Yea
Brady — Yea
Burke, Daniel — Yea
Burke, Kelly — Yea
Greenwood — Yea
Hays — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Ives — Yea
Jimenez — Yea
Madigan — Not Voting
McDermed — Yea
McSweeney — Yea
Davis — Yea
Olsen — Nay
Mitchell, Christian — Yea
Wheeler, Keith — Yea
Reis — Nay
Williams — Yea
Sente — Nay
Stewart — Yea
Stratton — Yea
Tabares — Yea
Thapedi — Not Voting
Turner — Not Voting
Wallace — Yea
Bennett — Nay
Welter — Yea
Willis — Yea
Mitchell, Bill — Nay
Jones — Not Voting
Wheeler, Barbara — Not Voting
Cavaletto — Nay
Conroy — Yea
Currie — Yea
D'Amico — Yea
Demmer — Yea
Drury — Yea
Fortner — Yea
Jesiel — Nay
Yingling — Yea
Zalewski — Yea
Nekritz — Yea
Parkhurst — Yea
Pritchard — Yea
Riley — Yea
Sommer — Yea
Soto — Not Voting
Unes — Yea
Wehrli — Not Voting
Winger — Nay
Long — Yea
Andersson — Yea
Arroyo — Yea
Chapa LaVia — Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emanuel "Chris" Welch Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Nay
Dave Severin Republican Nay
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Nay
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 388 do?
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a person is not prohibited from photographing his or her own ballot at any time during the voting process or from viewing a photograph of a completed or partially completed ballot. Provides that a person who gives, promises to give, or receives any money or other valuable consideration in connection with the dissemination or viewing of such a photograph is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB 388?
HB 388 is sponsored by Emanuel "Chris" Welch (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 388?
This bill died with 100th Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 388?
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