How to Submit A Witness Slip
Identification
Fill Out your Basic Info
Ensure all of your information is accurate.
For “Firm/Business or Agency,” you can type “Self” if you are just representing yourself.
Representation
Leave Blank, You can leave this section blank if you are just representing yourself.
Or include or organization name, If you are officially representing an organization
Position
Choose “Original Bill” & “Proponent”
For “Add Legislation,” choose “Original Bill”
For “Add Position,” choose “Proponent”
Click “Add Position” button
Testimony
Check “Record Of Appearance Only” This means you are registering your support for or opposition to a bill without providing oral or written testimony or showing up in person.
Submit Slip
Click “Submit Witness Slip”
Other Resources from Partner Orgs
One Pager: https://www.aclu-il.org/app/uploads/2019/04/witness_slip_one_pager.pdf
FAQ: https://www.aclu-il.org/app/uploads/2019/01/illinois_witness_slips_faq.pdf
How to fill out a IL Witness Slip: https://www.aclu-il.org/app/uploads/2026/03/Witness-Slips-3.26.pdf