HB 4790

Illinois House of Representatives bill in Session 104.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 6, 2026.

ELEC CD-INCUMBENT WITHDRAWAL.

Bill ID IL-104-HB-4790

Session 104

Status in_committee

Committee Rules Committee

House of Representatives in_committee 2026-02-06

Business / Commerce Elections / Voting

Summary

Provides that the amendatory Act may be referred to as the Voter Choice and Fair Access Act. Amends the Election Code. Provides that, if a candidate who is the current holder of the elective office for which nomination papers have been filed withdraws his or her candidacy anytime up until 10 business days before the ballot is finalized, the State Board of Elections or the appropriate election authority shall reopen the filing period for that office. Sets forth additional requirements for the filing of petitions for nomination by incumbent office holders. Makes other changes.

Sponsor

Lindsey LaPointe

Official Source Back to Bills

Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2026-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-02-06	Status	in_committee
2026-02-06	Latest Action	2/06/2026 - House:

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