Here is what Governor JB Pritzker said about it:

Gov. Pritzker Releases Statement on Passage of Voting Rights Bill

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement on the passage of HB 1871, a bill that authorizes local election authorities to use of drop boxes and curbside voting.

“Georgia is the most egregious example of voting rights being restricted but far too many states are making it hard to vote. Here in Illinois, we’re shining a bright light on how to make it easier, taking lessons we learned in the pandemic and applying them to the future. I applaud our General Assembly for voting to strengthen vote-by-mail opportunities here in Illinois by allowing local election authorities to use drop boxes and curbside voting. In Illinois, voters will have safe and convenient options to exercise this fundamental, constitutional right. I want to particularly thank Senator Morrison and Representative Stuart for sponsoring this legislation, and I look forward to signing this bill into law to ensure every Illinoisan, especially those who are too often left behind, have their voices heard in our government.”

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Here is the synopsis of the new law:

Amends the Election Code. Provides that in distribution of the remaining funds received under the federal Help America Vote Act, the State Board of Elections may make such funds available to election authorities for the maintenance of secure collection sites for the return of vote by mail ballots. Allows election authorities to establish curb-side voting for individuals to cast a ballot during early voting or on election day. Provides that an election authority’s curb-side voting program shall designate at least 2 election judges from opposite parties per vehicle and the individual must have the option to mark the ballot without interference from the election judges. Requires election authorities to accept any vote by mail ballot returned, including ballots returned with insufficient or no postage. Allows election authorities to establish secure collection sites for postage-free return of vote by mail ballots. Provides for the collection and processing of vote by mail ballots submitted to collection sites. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall establish additional guidelines for the security of collection sites. Effective immediately.