Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration

Capitol News Illinois | Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration

A proposed bill bearing the name of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all eligible students graduating from Illinois high schools.

Proposed bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration – Capitol News IL

“All I hear from schools on a bipartisan basis is ‘stop with the mandates,’” state Rep. Jeff Keicher said. “‘We need to teach kids and you keep throwing additional things on our plate.’” The measure does not provide funding or any guidelines for its implementation, leaving some to worry that school districts could make registration drives partisan. Keicher added he’s not sure the bill would affect turnout.

Proposed Bill Would Require Illinois High Schools to Offer Voter Registration

Illinois Lawmakers Push Voter Registration In High Schools

HB4339 won a unanimous 17‑0 committee vote; the bill would require Illinois high schools to offer voter registration to eligible seniors beginning in 2026–2027.

Voter registration at high school?

Bill in state legislature would require schools to make it available.