SB1467 104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2025 and 2026
SB1467

Introduced 1/31/2025, by Sen. Ram Villivalam

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

625 ILCS 5/1-118.1
625 ILCS 5/2-106	from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 2-106
625 ILCS 5/2-123.5 new
625 ILCS 5/3-307	from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-307
625 ILCS 5/3-701	from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-701
625 ILCS 5/3-804	from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-804
625 ILCS 5/7-603.5
625 ILCS 5/7-605	from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-605

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that "expanded-use antique vehicle" does not include a commercial vehicle or a farm truck. Provides that any entity or vendor providing services to or on behalf of the Secretary of State may also prescribe or provide suitable forms for applications, certificates of title, registration cards, driver's licenses, and such other forms requisite or deemed necessary to carry out the Act to the extent authorized by the Secretary and upon approval of the Secretary. Provides that, except for specified persons, an individual's photograph or image, signature, social security number, personal email address, and medical or disability information as may be submitted to the Secretary for purposes of a vehicle title and registration application shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed. Provides that the printed proof of registration is valid for 30 days from the expiration of the previous registration sticker's or digital registration sticker's date or 30 days from the purchase date of the new registration sticker or digital registration sticker, whichever occurs later. Provides that the owner of an antique vehicle may register such vehicle for a fee not to exceed $6 per registration year (rather than $13 for a 2-year antique plate). Provides that if the Secretary determines that an owner has registered or maintained the registration of a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy, the Secretary shall notify the owner that such owner's vehicle registration shall be suspended 30 (rather than 45) days after the date of the mailing of the notice unless the owner within 30 days furnishes proof of insurance in effect on the verification date or provides an exemption from the mandatory insurance requirements. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning transportation.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Illinois Vehicle Code is amended by changing Sections 1-118.1, 2-106, 3-307, 3-701, 3-804, 7-603.5, and 7-605 and by adding Section 2-123.5 as follows:

(625 ILCS 5/1-118.1)

Sec. 1-118.1. Expanded-use antique vehicle.

A motor vehicle that is more than 25 years of age or a bona fide replica thereof and which is registered and driven on the highways in accordance with Section 3-804.01. "Expanded-use antique vehicle" does not include a commercial vehicle, as defined under Section 1-111.8, or a farm truck, as defined under Section 3-815.

(Source: P.A. 97-412, eff. 1-1-12.)

(625 ILCS 5/2-106) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 2-106)

Sec. 2-106. Secretary of State to prescribe forms.

The Secretary of State shall prescribe or provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, registration cards, driver's licenses and such other forms requisite or deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act and any other laws pertaining to vehicles the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the Secretary of State. Any entity or vendor providing services to or on behalf of the Secretary of State may also prescribe or provide suitable forms under this Section to the extent authorized by the Secretary of State and upon approval of the Secretary of State.

(Source: P.A. 76-1586.)

(625 ILCS 5/2-123.5 new)

Sec. 2-123.5. Confidentiality of highly restricted personal information contained in vehicle title and registration records.

(a) An individual's photograph or image, signature, social security number, personal email address, and medical or disability information as may be submitted to the Secretary of State for purposes of a vehicle title and registration application shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed, except as provided under this Section.

(b) Except for medical or disability information and social security numbers, any information deemed confidential under subsection (a) may be disclosed to the following persons:

(1) the individual to whom the application and personal information pertains, upon written request of that person;

(2) officers and employees of the Secretary of State who have a need to have access to such personal information for purposes related to vehicle title and registration administration as authorized under this Code;

(3) law enforcement officials for a civil or criminal law enforcement investigation, except as restricted by Section 6-110.3; and

(4) a person requesting disclosure of such information pursuant to a court order directing the Secretary of State to release the requested confidential information.

(c) Medical or disability information deemed confidential under this Section may be disclosed as provided under subsection (j) of Section 2-123.

(d) Social security numbers or any associated information obtained from the Social Security Administration deemed confidential under this Section may be disclosed as provided under subsection (h) of Section 2-123.

(625 ILCS 5/3-307) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-307)

Sec. 3-307. Short term permit. The Secretary of State shall issue at no charge a short term permit to a licensed rebuilder for (i) any vehicle for which an application for a certificate of title for a rebuilt vehicle will be submitted or (ii) any vehicle which is or may have been salvaged has been made under this Article and which must be driven on the roads and highways of this State to a place of inspection.

(Source: P.A. 84-1302; 84-1304.)

(625 ILCS 5/3-701) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-701)

Sec. 3-701. Operation of vehicles without evidence of registration - Operation under mileage plates when odometer broken or disconnected.

(a) No person shall operate, nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated, except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section, a vehicle upon any highway unless there shall be attached thereto and displayed thereon when and as required by law, proper evidence of registration in Illinois, as follows:

(1) A vehicle required to be registered in Illinois. A current and valid Illinois registration sticker or stickers and plate or plates or digital registration sticker or stickers and digital plate or plates, or an Illinois temporary registration permit, or a drive-away or in-transit permit, issued therefor by the Secretary of State.

(2) A vehicle eligible for Reciprocity. A current and valid reciprocal foreign registration plate or digital registration plate or plates properly issued to such vehicle or a temporary registration issued therefor, by the reciprocal State, and, in addition, when required by the Secretary, a current and valid Illinois Reciprocity Permit or Prorate Decal issued therefor by the Secretary of State; or except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Chapter.

(3) A vehicle commuting for repairs in Illinois. A dealer plate issued by a foreign state shall exempt a vehicle from the requirements of this Section if the vehicle is being operated for the purpose of transport to a repair facility in Illinois to have repairs performed on the vehicle displaying foreign dealer plates. The driver of the motor vehicle bearing dealer plates shall provide a work order or contract with the repair facility to a law enforcement officer upon request.

(b) A person may operate or permit operation of a vehicle upon any highway a vehicle that has been properly registered but does not display a current and valid Illinois registration sticker or digital registration sticker if he or she has proof, in the form of a printed receipt from the Secretary, that he or she registered the vehicle before the previous registration's expiration but has not received a new registration sticker or digital registration sticker from the Secretary. This printed proof of registration is valid for 30 days from the expiration of the previous registration sticker's or digital registration sticker's date or 30 days from the purchase date of the new registration sticker or digital registration sticker, whichever occurs later.

(c) No person shall operate, nor shall any owner knowingly permit to be operated, any vehicle of the second division for which the owner has made an election to pay the mileage tax in lieu of the annual flat weight tax, at any time when the odometer of such vehicle is broken or disconnected, or is inoperable or not operating.

(Source: P.A. 101-395, eff. 8-16-19.)

(625 ILCS 5/3-804) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-804)

Sec. 3-804. Antique vehicles.

(a) The owner of an antique vehicle may register such vehicle for a fee not to exceed $6 per registration year $13 for a 2-year antique plate. The application for registration must be accompanied by an affirmation of the owner that such vehicle will be driven on the highway only for the purpose of going to and returning from an antique auto show or an exhibition, or for servicing or demonstration and also affirming that the mechanical condition, physical condition, brakes, lights, glass, and appearance of such vehicle is the same or as safe as originally equipped. The Secretary may, in his discretion, prescribe that antique vehicle plates be issued for a definite or an indefinite term, such term to correspond to the term of registration plates issued generally, as provided in Section 3-414.1. In no event may the registration fee for antique vehicles exceed $6 per registration year. Any person requesting antique plates under this Section may also apply to have vanity or personalized plates as provided under Section 3-405.1.

(b) Any person who is the registered owner of an antique vehicle may display a historical Illinois-issued license plate that represents the model year of the vehicle, furnished by such person, in lieu of the current and valid Illinois antique vehicle plates issued thereto, provided that valid and current Illinois antique vehicle plates and registration card issued to such antique vehicle are simultaneously carried within such vehicle and are available for inspection.

(Source: P.A. 103-706, eff. 1-1-25; revised 10-24-24.)

(625 ILCS 5/7-603.5)

Sec. 7-603.5. Electronic verification of a liability insurance policy.

(a) The Secretary may implement a program of electronic motor vehicle liability insurance policy verification for motor vehicles subject to Section 7-601 of this Code for the purpose of verifying whether or not the motor vehicle is insured. The development and implementation of the program shall be consistent with the standards and procedures of a nationwide organization whose primary membership consists of individual insurance companies and insurance trade associations. The program shall include, but is not limited to:

(1) a requirement that an insurance company authorized to sell motor vehicle liability insurance in this State shall make available, in a format designated by the Secretary that is consistent with a nationwide organization whose primary membership consists of individual insurance companies and insurance trade organizations, to the Secretary for each motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued by the company the following information:

(A) the name of the policy holder;

(B) the make, model, year, and vehicle identification number of the covered motor vehicle;

(C) the policy number;

(D) the policy effective date;

(E) the insurance company's National Association of Insurance Commissioner's number; and

(F) any other information the Secretary deems necessary to match an eligible vehicle with an insurance policy;

(2) a method for searching motor vehicle liability insurance policies issued and in effect in this State by using the information under paragraph (1) of this subsection (a);

(3) a requirement that at least twice per calendar year, the Secretary shall verify the existence of a liability insurance policy for every registered motor vehicle subject to Section 7-601 of this Code; and if the Secretary is unable to verify the existence of a liability insurance policy, the Secretary shall, by U.S. mail or electronic mail, send the vehicle owner a written notice allowing the vehicle owner 30 calendar days to provide proof of insurance on the date of attempted verification, or to provide proof that the vehicle is no longer operable;

(4) a requirement that a vehicle owner who does not provide proof of insurance or proof of an inoperable vehicle within the 30 calendar days specified under paragraph (3) of this subsection (a) shall be in violation of Section 7-601 of this Code and the Secretary shall suspend the vehicle's registration upon expiration of that 30 calendar days and the owner shall pay any applicable reinstatement fees and shall provide proof of insurance before the Secretary may reinstate the vehicle's registration under Section 7-606 of this Code;

(5) a requirement that if a vehicle owner provides proof of insurance on the date of the attempted verification under paragraph (3) of this subsection (1), the Secretary may verify the vehicle owner's response by furnishing necessary information to the insurance company. Within 7 calendar days of receiving the information, the insurance company shall confirm and notify the Secretary the dates of the motor vehicle's insurance coverage. If the insurance company does not confirm coverage for the date of attempted verification, the Secretary shall suspend the vehicle's registration and the owner of the vehicle shall pay any applicable reinstatement fees and shall provide proof of insurance before the Secretary may reinstate the vehicle's registration under Section 7-606 of this Code;

(6) a requirement that the Secretary may consult with members of the insurance industry during the implementation of the program, including, but not limited to, during the drafting process for adopting any rules that may be necessary to implement or manage an electronic motor vehicle liability insurance policy verification program;

(7) a requirement that commercial lines of automobile insurance are excluded from the program, but may voluntarily report insurance coverage to the State.

(b) In addition to the semi-annual verification of liability insurance under subsection (a) of this Section, the Secretary may select monthly verification for a motor vehicle owned or registered by a person:

(1) whose motor vehicle registration during the preceding 4 years has been suspended under Section 7-606 or 7-607 of this Code;

(2) who, during the preceding 4 years, has been convicted of violating Section 3-707, 3-708, or 3-710 of this Code while operating a vehicle owned by another person;

(3) whose driving privileges have been suspended during the preceding 4 years;

(4) who, during the preceding 4 years, acquired ownership of a motor vehicle while the registration of the vehicle under the previous owner was suspended under Section 7-606 or 7-607 of this Code; or

(5) who, during the preceding 4 years, has received a disposition of court supervision under subsection (c) of Section 5-6-1 of the Unified Code of Corrections for a violation of Section 3-707, 3-708, or 3-710 of this Code.

(c) Nothing in this Section provides the Secretary with regulatory authority over insurance companies.

(d) The Secretary may contract with a private contractor to carry out the Secretary's duties under this Section.

(e) Any information collected, stored, maintained, or referred to under this Section shall be used solely for the purpose of verifying whether a registered motor vehicle meets the requirements of Section 7-601 of this Code and shall be exempt from a records request or from inspection and copying under the Freedom of Information Act. A request for release of verification of liability insurance policy information from the Secretary shall require a court order, subpoena, or the motor vehicle owner's approval.

(f) An insurer identified by an electronic motor vehicle liability insurance policy program as insuring less than 1,000 vehicles per year shall be exempt from the reporting requirements under subsection (a) of this Section.

(g) The Secretary may adopt any rules necessary to implement this Section.

(Source: P.A. 100-373, eff. 1-1-18.)

(625 ILCS 5/7-605) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-605)

Sec. 7-605. Uninsured motor vehicles - notice. If the Secretary determines that an owner has registered or maintained the registration of a motor vehicle without a liability insurance policy in accordance with Section 7-601 of this Code, the Secretary shall notify the owner that such owner's vehicle registration shall be suspended 30 45 days after the date of the mailing of the notice unless the owner within 30 days furnishes proof of insurance in effect on the verification date, as prescribed by the Secretary, or provides an exemption from the mandatory insurance requirements as specified under subsection (b) of Section 7-601. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the giving of notice by mail under this Section or Section 7-603.5 shall be deemed complete upon the deposit of that notice in the mail and the 30-day notice period shall begin upon deposit.

(Source: P.A. 86-149.)

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.