Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 976 — ELECTIONS VOTER PHOTO ID

Last action — Session Sine Die

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

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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. Requires Voters Identification Cards for those who do not have an acceptable photo ID. Sets forth requirements and exemptions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David Reis

  4. Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael Unes

  5. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Unes

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeanne M Ives

  7. Assigned to Executive Committee

  8. Referred to Rules Committee

  9. First Reading

  10. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Bill Mitchell

Sponsors

  • Bill Mitchell · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Bill Mitchell

Not signed on (182)

182 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 976 do?
Amends the Election Code. Requires Voters Identification Cards for those who do not have an acceptable photo ID. Sets forth requirements and exemptions.
Who sponsors HB 976?
HB 976 is sponsored by Bill Mitchell.
What is the current status of HB 976?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 976?
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