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HB 1121

ELEC CD-DECEASED VOTERS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Tony McCombie and 1 co-sponsor

HB 1121 establishes procedures for removing deceased voters from Illinois voter registration rolls to maintain electoral integrity and prevent potential fraud.

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie
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Bill Summary · HB 1121

Legislative bill overview

HB 1121 addresses the removal of deceased voters from Illinois electoral rolls. The bill appears designed to establish or clarify procedures for identifying and deleting voter registrations of individuals who have passed away, ensuring that deceased persons cannot be registered to vote or have votes cast in their names.

Why is this important

Maintaining accurate voter rolls is fundamental to election integrity. Deceased voter registrations can create opportunities for fraud, whether intentional or accidental, and undermine public confidence in electoral outcomes. Efficient removal processes help election administrators manage records responsibly.

Potential points of contention

  • Data sharing protocols: How election officials obtain death records (from vital statistics, Social Security Administration, etc.) and the timeliness of information sharing between agencies
  • Due process concerns: Whether voters or their families receive notification before removal, and what appeal mechanisms exist for potential errors
  • Resource allocation: Implementation costs for counties to update systems and verify deaths, which could vary significantly by jurisdiction size
  • Privacy considerations: Balance between accessing necessary death information and protecting personal data of deceased individuals and their families

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

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