SB3484 - 104th General Assembly

VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION
Last Action
6/01/2026 - Senate: Passed Both Houses
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
625 ILCS 5/3-109from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-109
625 ILCS 5/3-412from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-412
625 ILCS 5/3-609from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-609
625 ILCS 5/3-701from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-701
625 ILCS 5/3-705from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-705
625 ILCS 5/3-801from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-801
625 ILCS 5/4-105from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 4-105
625 ILCS 5/5-202from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-202
625 ILCS 5/5-701from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 5-701
625 ILCS 5/11-1301.2from 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 5/6-115from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-115
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.

House Floor Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
Adds reference to:
625 ILCS 5/1-101.15 new
625 ILCS 5/1-106from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-106
625 ILCS 5/1-117.6 new
625 ILCS 5/1-117.8 new
625 ILCS 5/1-117.9 new
625 ILCS 5/1-117.10 new
625 ILCS 5/1-125.11 new
625 ILCS 5/1-145.001from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-148
625 ILCS 5/1-146from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-146
625 ILCS 5/1-158from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 1-158
625 ILCS 5/1-205.5 new
625 ILCS 5/1-213.7 new
625 ILCS 5/3-101from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-101
625 ILCS 5/3-102from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-102
625 ILCS 5/3-402from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 3-402
625 ILCS 5/6-102from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 6-102
625 ILCS 5/7-601from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 7-601
625 ILCS 5/11-208from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-208
625 ILCS 5/11-317 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1008.5 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1403.4 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1435 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1435.5 new
625 ILCS 5/11-1501from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 11-1501
815 ILCS 505/2Zfrom Ch. 121 1/2, par. 262Z
Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Sets forth titling requirements for (i) a motor driven cycle that is powered by an electric motor with a nominal power rating of greater than 750 watts but less than or equal to 8,000 watts and (ii) a gas-powered bicycle capable of operating at speeds greater than 28 miles per hour. Excludes electric micromobility devices from titling, registration, license or permit, and liability insurance policy requirements. Establishes signage requirements notifying users of areas where the operation of motor driven cycles is strictly prohibited. Sets forth the operation of toy vehicles, motor driven cycles, and electric micromobility devices in the State. Prohibits low-speed gas bicycles and low-speed electric bicycles from being operated by a person under the age of 18 with a passenger unless the passenger is a sibling, stepsibling, child, or stepchild of the operator. Establishes where a low-speed gas bicycle may be operated. Allows the Department of Natural Resources and park districts, forest preserve districts, conservation districts, and transit districts to regulate the use of low-speed electric bicycles on their properties. Defines terms. Makes other changes. Makes conforming changes in the Micromobility Fire Safety Act and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Effective January 1, 2027.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 Senate Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
2/05/2026 Senate First Reading
2/05/2026 Senate Referred to Assignments
3/03/2026 Senate Assigned to Transportation
3/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
3/06/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
3/10/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
3/13/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
3/27/2026 Senate Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
4/14/2026 Senate Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
4/14/2026 Senate Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000
4/14/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2026
4/14/2026 Senate Second Reading
4/14/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
4/15/2026 Senate Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
4/15/2026 House Arrived in House
4/15/2026 House Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
4/15/2026 House First Reading
4/15/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
4/16/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
4/22/2026 House Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Kelly
4/27/2026 House Assigned to Executive Committee
5/07/2026 House Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
5/15/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
5/25/2026 House Assigned to Executive Committee
5/25/2026 House Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
5/29/2026 House Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Hernandez
5/30/2026 House Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
5/30/2026 House Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
5/30/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
5/30/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
5/30/2026 House Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
5/30/2026 House Second Reading - Short Debate
5/30/2026 House Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
5/30/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
5/31/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
5/31/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
5/31/2026 House Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
5/31/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
5/31/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
5/31/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
5/31/2026 House Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026
6/01/2026 House House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
6/01/2026 House Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
6/01/2026 House 3/5 Vote Required
6/01/2026 House Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-016-000
6/01/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
6/01/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
6/01/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
6/01/2026 House Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
6/01/2026 Senate Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
6/01/2026 Senate Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - June 1, 2026
6/01/2026 Senate Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ram Villivalam
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
6/01/2026 Senate House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 048-007-000
6/01/2026 Senate Senate Concurs
6/01/2026 Senate Passed Both Houses