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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICE-ELIGIBLE

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person convicted of a felony, after the completion of his or her sentence, including the completion of his or her parole or mandatory supervised release term, shall be eligible to be nominated for, and elected to, an elective public office. Provides that the provision does not apply to a person convicted of a felony, bribery, perjury, or other infamous crime for an offense committed while he or she was serving as a public official in the State. Defines "elective public office". Amends the Election Code and the Illinois Municipal Code to make conforming changes.

https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB1288/2025
Kelly Cassidy State Representative Cosponsor Rita Mayfield State Representative Cosponsor Travis Weaver State Representative Cosponsor Mike Crawford State Representative Cosponsor
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