Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

SB3170      — VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 2026

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill establishes protections against discriminatory election practices and enhances language assistance in elections.

This bill amends the Election Code to prohibit election actions that lead to unequal outcomes. It also mandates language assistance for voters in specific conditions.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means your family may receive improved access to language assistance during elections, helping you participate more fully.

Summary

Amends the Election Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voting Rights Act of 2026. Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 Article in the Code. Provides that a political subdivision, State agency, or any other government official or entity responsible for election administration shall not implement or enforce any election policy or practice or take any other action or fail to take any action that results in, is likely to result in, or is intended to result in disparate outcomes. Creates the Language Access in Elections Article in the Code. Provides that a local election authority shall provide language assistance for elections conducted in a political subdivision if that political subdivision meets specified conditions. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  3. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III

  6. Referred to Assignments

  7. First Reading

  8. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (177)

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Subjects

civil-rights elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3170      do?
Amends the Election Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voting Rights Act of 2026. Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 Article in the Code. Provides that a political subdivision, State agency, or any other government official or entity responsible for election administration shall not implement or enforce any election policy or practice or take any other action or fail to take any action that results in, is likely to result in, or is intended to result in disparate outcomes. Creates the Language Access in Elections Article in the Code. Provides that a local election authority shall provide language assistance for elections conducted in a political subdivision if that political subdivision meets specified conditions. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors SB3170     ?
SB3170      is sponsored by Graciela Guzmán (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Emil Jones, III (Democrat), Mark L. Walker (Democrat), Laura M. Murphy (Democrat), and Javier L. Cervantes (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3170     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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