HB 1288 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICE-ELIGIBLE

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Mar 30, 2026
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Jan 28, 2025
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Referred to Rules Committee
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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