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HB 1111

ELEC CD-DECEASED VOTERS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Jed Davis

HB 1111 establishes procedures for Illinois election officials to identify and remove deceased voters from registration rolls to maintain accurate voting records.

Referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1111

Legislative bill overview

HB 1111 addresses the handling of deceased voters in Illinois election records. The bill, titled "ELEC CD-DECEASED VOTERS," appears designed to establish or modify procedures for removing or managing the registration records of individuals who have passed away. This is part of Illinois's broader election code governance.

Why is this important

Maintaining accurate voter rolls is a fundamental aspect of election administration and public confidence in voting systems. Proper procedures for removing deceased voters prevents potential administrative errors, reduces confusion in election records, and ensures that election rolls accurately reflect the eligible voting population. This administrative function directly impacts the integrity of election operations.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and notification procedures: How election officials identify deceased voters (vital records access) and whether families are notified before records removal
  • Timing and process clarity: Whether the bill establishes automatic removal, manual processes, or requires coordination between multiple state agencies (vital records, election boards)
  • Error correction mechanisms: What safeguards exist if a deceased voter is incorrectly identified, or if there are delays in updating records between vital statistics and election databases

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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