HB3387 amends the Illinois Secretary of State Act to add a new duty for the Secretary of State: by no later than January 1, 2027, the office must conduct a census of the state’s population for the purpose of determining both how many people reside in Illinois and how many of those residents are United States citizens. The bill does not describe the mechanics of the census, data collection methods, or enforcement provisions; it simply places this responsibility in statute and makes the act effective immediately.
The measure would change state law by expanding the enumerated duties of the Secretary of State in 15 ILCS 305/5. In practical terms, it would require the office to undertake a statewide population count focused on citizenship status, which could implicate state administrative resources, data-gathering authority, and coordination with other agencies if implemented. The bill does not amend election law, immigration law, or federal census law directly, but it would create a new state-level census obligation tied to citizenship identification.
Impact
HB3387 would add a new statutory duty to the Secretary of State Act, specifically requiring the Secretary of State to conduct a census by January 1, 2027 to determine the number of Illinois residents and the number of those residents who are U.S. citizens. This would affect the Secretary of State’s responsibilities under 15 ILCS 305/5 and could require administrative planning, funding, and possible interagency cooperation to carry out the census. The bill does not itself establish penalties, procedures, or funding mechanisms, so its practical effect would depend on future implementation decisions and appropriations.
Sentiment
There is no recorded committee testimony or vote history in the provided materials, so the bill’s sentiment must be inferred from its content and sponsor. The proposal appears to reflect interest in collecting state-specific population and citizenship data, which may appeal to supporters concerned with representation, demographics, or policy planning. Because no discussion or votes are available, there is no documented bipartisan support or opposition in the record provided.
Contention
The main point of contention is likely the bill’s requirement to determine how many residents are U.S. citizens, which can raise concerns about privacy, data accuracy, administrative burden, and whether a state agency should be tasked with collecting citizenship information at all. Supporters may view the census as a way to obtain more precise state-level demographic data, while opponents may question the necessity, legality, or practicality of a state-run citizenship census. No specific objections or endorsements are documented in the provided transcripts or voting history.
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