Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB2226      — ELECTIONS VOTER PHOTO ID

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Amends the Election Code. Requires Voter Identification Cards for those who do not have acceptable photo identification. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card.

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  2. Referred to Assignments

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Andrew S. Chesney

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2226      do?
Amends the Election Code. Requires Voter Identification Cards for those who do not have acceptable photo identification. Sets forth requirements and exemptions. Provides that any person desiring to vote shall present to the judges of election for verification of the person's identity a government-issued photo identification card or his or her Voter Identification Card.
Who sponsors SB2226     ?
SB2226      is sponsored by Andrew S. Chesney (Republican) and Craig Wilcox (Republican).
What is the current status of SB2226     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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