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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 29-20. Vote by Mail ballots--violations. A person is guilty of a Class 3 felony who knowingly:
(1) Solicits another person, knowing that the person is not legally qualified to vote as a vote by mail voter, to apply for a vote by mail ballot;
(2) Solicits another person, knowing that the person is not legally qualified to vote as a vote by mail voter, to cast a ballot as a vote by mail voter;
(3) Intimidates or unduly influences another person to cast a vote by mail ballot in a manner inconsistent with the voter's intent; or
(4) Marks or tampers with a vote by mail ballot of another person or takes a vote by mail ballot of another person in violation of Section 19-6 so that an opportunity for fraudulent marking or tampering is created.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 10. Elections § 5/29-20. Vote by Mail ballots--violations - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-10-elections/il-st-sect-10-5-29-20/
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