Illinois Compiled Statutes 10 ILCS 5/29-20 – Vote by Mail ballots – violations
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A person is guilty of a Class 3 felony who knowingly:
(1) Solicits another person, knowing that the person
(1) Solicits another person, knowing that the person
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is not legally qualified to vote as a vote by mail voter, to apply for a vote by mail ballot;
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(2) Solicits another person, knowing that the person
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is not legally qualified to vote as a vote by mail voter, to cast a ballot as a vote by mail voter;
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(3) Intimidates or unduly influences another person
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to cast a vote by mail ballot in a manner inconsistent with the voter’s intent; or
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(4) Marks or tampers with a vote by mail ballot of
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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.
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Attorney's Note
Under the Illinois Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class 3 felony | between 2 and 5 years | up to $25,000 |
