Illinois

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Citizen Initiative

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Referendum

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Constitutional Amend.

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Statute Initiative

Initiative Rules & Requirements

Signature Requirement: 328,371 signatures required (8% of votes for Governor).
Filing Deadline: May 3, 2026.
Filing Office: https://www.elections.il.gov/
Filing Fee: $0
Review Process: Strict judicial review of the subject matter.
Subject Restrictions: Limited to structural and procedural subjects of the Legislature (Article IV).
Distribution Rules: None.
Circulator Rules: Must be a U.S. citizen and 18+.
Ballot Title Process: State Board of Elections and AG review for compliance.

Notes: Illinois has a very narrow initiative power, limited to Article IV structural/procedural changes.

Last verified: 3/29/2026