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SB 3184

ELECTIONS-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Omar Aquino

Clarifies how the Election Code is referenced and cited, standardizing the short title for clearer cross-referencing in other laws and documents.

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Bill Summary · SB 3184

Summary of SB3184 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose and intent

  • SB3184 is an Illinois bill introduced by Sen. Omar Aquino that makes a technical amendment to the Election Code.
  • The amendment relates to the short title and citation of the Election Code, clarifying how the act should be referenced.

Key provisions and changes

  • Amends Section 1-1 of the Election Code (10 ILCS 5/1-1), changing the language around the short title.
  • The bill retains the core designation of the act as “the Election Code” and confirms its status as the general election law of Illinois.
  • The change is characterized as a technical adjustment rather than a substantive policy reform; it clarifies how references to the Election Code should be interpreted or cited in other statutes.

Who or what is affected

  • The general public and all users of the Illinois Election Code, including legislators, state agencies, election officials, and legal practitioners.
  • Any reference to “the Election Code” in other Acts or documents will be aligned with the clarified short title and citation language.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced on February 2, 2026, during the 104th General Assembly.
  • It is sponsored by Sen. Omar Aquino (co-sponsored by Aquino).
  • The amendment is categorized as a technical correction; no fiscal impact, regulatory expansion, or policy shifts are indicated.
  • As a technical change, it would typically move through the normal legislative process and, if enacted, would become part of the current Election Code upon assent.

Practical impact

  • Provides clearer, standardized terminology for referencing the Election Code.
  • Aims to reduce ambiguity in cross-referencing the statute in other laws or legal documents.
  • Likely to have minimal direct impact on election administration or outcomes but would improve legal clarity and consistency.

If you’d like, I can compare the exact language before and after the amendment or provide a brief note on how similar technical citations are treated in other states.

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

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