SB3484 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION
Last Action
4/27/2026 - House: Assigned to Executive Committee
Hearings
Executive Committee Hearing May 6 2026 10:00AM Capitol Building Room 122 Springfield, IL
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/3-109  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-109
625 ILCS 5/3-412  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-412
625 ILCS 5/3-609  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-609
625 ILCS 5/3-701  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-701
625 ILCS 5/3-705  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-705
625 ILCS 5/3-801  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-801
625 ILCS 5/4-105  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-105
625 ILCS 5/5-202  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-202
625 ILCS 5/5-701  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-701
625 ILCS 5/6-118  
625 ILCS 5/11-1301.2  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1301.2
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the design and color of registration plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Provides that plates for veterans with disabilities who have been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act shall pay a specified fee (instead of $24). Authorizes the Secretary to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to tow truck or wrecker operator upon determining that the person is not lawfully entitled thereto or has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of the plates or has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles or failed to give notices of transfers. Prohibits a vehicle from being registered in the name of a person who is not an owner or lessee of that vehicle. Requires a vehicle owner seeking to register a vehicle in the State to register that vehicle to a State address. Provides that it is a violation for a person to alter, forge, or counterfeit a license plate or digital license plate. Provides that if no assignable title is available when auctioning a vehicle, the auctioneer or dealer must apply for Illinois title for the purpose of assigning title. Provides that the renewal fee for licenses and permits issued to 18, 19, and 20 year olds is $5. Provides that the Secretary shall issue a meter-exempt decal or device to the parent of a person with a disability who is under 18 years of age and incapable of driving or the legal guardian of a person with a disability incapable of driving. Makes other changes.

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/6-115  from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-115
625 ILCS 5/12-610.2  
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: With regard to the expiration of driver's licenses and the issuance of 8-year driver's licenses, changes the following dates: the date the Secretary of State must begin offering the option for an 8-year driver's license shall be July 1, 2028 (rather than 2027); and the date the Secretary must submit proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules to implement such option shall be January 1, 2028 (rather than 2027). With regard to electronic communication devices: provides that an electronic device includes artificial intelligence smart glasses; and changes a reference to Twitter to X. Provides that exceptions to the use of an electronic communication device while driving do not apply to the use of artificial intelligence smart glasses when using the electronic communication device in hands-free or voice-operated mode or when the vehicle is stopped due to normal traffic being obstructed and the driver has the motor vehicle transmission in neutral or park. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
3/03/2026SenateAssigned to Transportation
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
3/06/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/14/2026SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/14/2026SenateDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000
4/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2026
4/14/2026SenateSecond Reading
4/14/2026SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
4/15/2026SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/15/2026HouseArrived in House
4/15/2026HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
4/15/2026HouseFirst Reading
4/15/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee
4/16/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
4/22/2026HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Kelly
4/27/2026HouseAssigned to Executive Committee