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HB 4231

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 14, 2026.

ELEC CD-FRIVOLOUS CHALLENGES.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-4231
Session 104
Status in_committee
Committee Rules Committee
House of Representatives in_committee 2026-01-14
Elections / Voting
Summary

Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning the objection to nominations, provides that, if the electoral board determines that an objection is frivolous, the candidate may file a petition with the circuit court to recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the objector.

Sponsor
Amy Briel
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-14 Status in_committee
2026-01-14 Latest Action 1/14/2026 - House:
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