Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB2764      — ELECTION CODE-VACANCY

Last action — Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  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 January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill changes rules around ballot forfeiture and nomination vacancies in elections.

This bill amends provisions in the Election Code regarding civil penalties and how elections handle candidate nominations. It establishes new timelines for filling vacancies and rules on ballot placement for candidates with unpaid penalties.

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Summary

Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning ballot forfeiture, provides that any civil penalty paid after the State Board of Elections transmits the list of all candidates whose political committees have not paid an assessed civil penalty shall not result in the election authority placing the candidate who paid the civil penalty on the ballot. Provides that, if a candidate forfeits his or her ballot under the provision, then that candidate may not be appointed to fulfill the resulting vacancy. In provisions concerning the making of nominations, provides that any vacancy in nomination occurring after certification shall be filled at least 45 days before the election for which there is a vacancy (rather than within 8 days after the event creating the vacancy). Provides that, unless a candidate has appealed a civil penalty assessment and the Board has not disposed of the appeal by the certification date, the election authority shall not place upon the ballot the name of any candidate appearing on this list for any office in any election. Provides that any civil penalty paid after the Board certifies the ballot (rather than transmits the list of all candidates whose political committees have not paid any civil penalty) shall not result in the election authority placing the candidate who paid the civil penalty on the ballot. In provisions concerning the delivery of ballots, provides that, if a consolidated primary election is required, vote by mail ballots for the consolidated election shall be mailed no later than 5 business days after the completion of the canvass of the consolidated primary election. Makes other changes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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

  3. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To Elections

  8. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  9. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  10. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

  11. To Elections

  12. Assigned to Executive

  13. Referred to Assignments

  14. First Reading

  15. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Rachel Ventura

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB2764      do?
Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning ballot forfeiture, provides that any civil penalty paid after the State Board of Elections transmits the list of all candidates whose political committees have not paid an assessed civil penalty shall not result in the election authority placing the candidate who paid the civil penalty on the ballot. Provides that, if a candidate forfeits his or her ballot under the provision, then that candidate may not be appointed to fulfill the resulting vacancy. In provisions concerning the making of nominations, provides that any vacancy in nomination occurring after certification shall be filled at least 45 days before the election for which there is a vacancy (rather than within 8 days after the event creating the vacancy). Provides that, unless a candidate has appealed a civil penalty assessment and the Board has not disposed of the appeal by the certification date, the election authority shall not place upon the ballot the name of any candidate appearing on this list for any office in any election. Provides that any civil penalty paid after the Board certifies the ballot (rather than transmits the list of all candidates whose political committees have not paid any civil penalty) shall not result in the election authority placing the candidate who paid the civil penalty on the ballot. In provisions concerning the delivery of ballots, provides that, if a consolidated primary election is required, vote by mail ballots for the consolidated election shall be mailed no later than 5 business days after the completion of the canvass of the consolidated primary election. Makes other changes.
Who sponsors SB2764     ?
SB2764      is sponsored by Rachel Ventura (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB2764     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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