Enrolled Bill Summary

House Bill 2149 amends provisions of the Election Code relating to an investigation of criminal conduct in connection with an election. The bill requires a county or district attorney to deliver to the secretary of state a notice that includes a statement that a criminal investigation is being conducted and the date of the election that is the subject of the investigation within 30 days of beginning an investigation. The bill provides that the secretary of state may disclose information relating to a criminal investigation only if the county or district attorney has disclosed the information or would be required by law to disclose the information.