In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Katie Stuart
Latest Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
HB 5114 amends the Illinois Election Code to allow mail‑in and military absentee ballots to be processed starting seven calendar days before Election Day. The law prohibits election authorities from releasing any counting results until after the polls close on Election Day. It is intended to speed up tabulation while preserving the confidentiality of results until voting ends.
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