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HB 484

ELECTIONS-TECH

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chris Welch

Illinois bill updating election administration technology systems; passed executive committee but status pending rules committee review as of May 2025.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 484

Legislative bill overview

HB 484 is an Illinois bill sponsored by Chris Welch addressing elections technology. Based on the bill's title and legislative history showing it passed executive committee with a "do pass" recommendation, it likely proposes updates or regulations related to election administration technology systems, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available action record.

Why is this important

Election technology directly affects voting access, security, and public confidence in election integrity. Updates to Illinois's election systems could impact how voters cast ballots, how votes are counted, and how election officials manage voting infrastructure across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Modernization vs. security trade-offs: Updating election technology may involve balancing faster, more convenient voting systems against cybersecurity and audit trail concerns
  • Cost and implementation burden: New election technology requirements could impose significant unfunded mandates on counties with varying resources and existing systems
  • Voter accessibility and verification: Changes to voting methods or technology may affect accessibility for disabled voters or create concerns about ballot verification and paper trail documentation

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

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