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HB0008
HB0008: Lowering Age to Circulate Petitions
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM
In one sentence
This bill changes Illinois election rules so that people who are at least 17 years old can circulate nomination petitions.
What it does
- Changes the minimum age from 18 to 17 for a person circulating nomination petitions.
- Amends Sections 7-10, 8-8, and 10-4 of the Election Code regarding petition forms and signatures.
- Requires the circulator statement on each petition sheet to certify that the signer is at least 17 years old.
Who it affects
- People who collect or circulate petition signatures for candidates in Illinois.
- Candidates seeking nomination through petitions under the Election Code.
Limits and unknowns
- The provided text does not state when this law will take effect.
- The official bill text excerpt is truncated and cuts off before finishing details about striking invalid signatures.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Circulator
- A person at least 17 years old who collects voter signatures and signs a statement certifying they are genuine.
- Nomination Petition
- A document with voter signatures that puts a candidate's name on the primary ballot or for committee positions.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
ELECTION CODE-PETITIONS