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HB0002
HB0002: Removing the Ban on Voting for People in Prison
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes Illinois election laws to remove rules that stop people serving prison sentences from voting until they are released.
What it does
- Repeals provisions that prohibit a person serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution from voting until release.
- Amends the Election Code and makes conforming changes to the Unified Code of Corrections.
Who it affects
- People currently serving a sentence of confinement in any penal institution in Illinois.
Limits and unknowns
- The provided text does not explain the specific steps voters must take to cast a ballot while incarcerated.
- It is unclear if this change applies retroactively to people who were previously banned from voting before January 1, 2026.
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Official summary
ELEC CODE-INCARCERATED BAN