Ill. Const. art. VII, § 2
- Constitution
- Constitution of Illinois
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
(a) The General Assembly shall provide by law for the formation, consolidation, merger, division, and dissolution of counties, and for the transfer of territory between counties. (b) County boundaries shall not be changed unless approved by referendum in each county affected. (c) County seats shall not be changed unless approved by three-fifths of those voting on the question in a county-wide referendum. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
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