Illinois § 29-7
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 29-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-7.
Tampering with voting machines. Any person who tampers with any machine or device used in connection with voting or the counting of votes, or who knowingly allows another to tamper with such a machine or device, so as (a) to interfere with the proper operation of such machine or device, (b) to alter the results recorded on such machine or device or intended to be recorded thereon, or (c) to place votes on a machine which are not legally cast, shall be guilty of a Class 4 felony. (Source: P.A. 78-887.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 29-7
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 29-7 cover?
Section 29-7 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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