ELEC CD-BALLOT READABILITY

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Election Code. Provides that every ballot measure to be placed on a ballot shall be written in plain language and include a ballot measure summary that describes the primary purpose of the ballot measure and the material legal effect if the ballot measure is approved or rejected. Sets forth provisions concerning the preparation of ballot measures and ballot measure summaries. Provides that a registered voter may challenge a ballot measure or ballot measure summary for non-compliance with the provision. Makes conforming changes.

Every action

5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

1. Jan 27, 2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Maurice A. West, II
2. Feb 3, 2026HouseFirst Reading
3. Feb 3, 2026CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
4. Feb 17, 2026CommitteeAssigned to Ethics & Elections · House Ethics & Elections
5. Mar 27, 2026CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules

Roll calls

No recorded votes on this bill yet.

Sponsors

The member who introduced it.

• Maurice A. West, IID Primary sponsor · District 67