Bill Title: Amends the Election Code. Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voting Rights Act of 2026. Creates the Voting Rights Act of 2026 Article in the Code. Provides that a political subdivision, State agency, or any other government official or entity responsible for election administration shall not implement or enforce any election policy or practice or take any other action or fail to take any action that results in, is likely to result in, or is intended to result in disparate outcomes. Creates the Language Access in Elections Article in the Code. Provides that a local election authority shall provide language assistance for elections conducted in a political subdivision if that political subdivision meets specified conditions. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change. Effective July 1, 2026.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2026-05-26 - Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes [SB3170 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2026-02-02	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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No bill amendments currently on file for Illinois SB3170

Supplemental Documents

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