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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.
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Last Action
Mar 4, 2026
Session
IL 104th
Sponsors
1 primary · 4 co
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Graciela Guzmán
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
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Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy