STATE BILLIL HB 4843PASSED

VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION

State of Illinois

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.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Jul 31, 2026
104 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
IL HB 4843 · PassedJul 31

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Bill details

Last action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0682 · Jul 31, 2026

Sponsors

MKMichael KellyRepresentative · Democrat · HD-015Primary sponsor
RVRam VillivalamSenator · Democrat · SD-008Primary sponsor
AGAngelica Guerrero-CuellarRepresentative · Democrat · HD-022

Bill history

Newest first.

Jul 31, 2026Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0682House
Jul 31, 2026Effective Date July 31, 2026House
Jul 31, 2026Governor ApprovedHouse
Jun 18, 2026Sent to the GovernorHouse
May 21, 2026Passed Both HousesHouse
May 21, 2026Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000Senate
May 19, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **Senate
May 14, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026Senate
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May 14, 2026Second ReadingSenate
Apr 29, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd ReadingSenate
Apr 29, 2026Approved for Consideration AssignmentsSenate
Apr 21, 2026Referred to AssignmentsSenate
Apr 21, 2026First ReadingSenate
Apr 21, 2026Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram VillivalamSenate
Apr 16, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 17, 2026Senate
Apr 16, 2026Arrive in SenateSenate
Apr 15, 2026Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000House
Apr 15, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse
Apr 15, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 AdoptedHouse
Apr 15, 2026Recalled to Second Reading - Short DebateHouse
Apr 15, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 009-000-000House
Apr 9, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & SafetyHouse
Apr 8, 2026Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short DebateHouse
Apr 8, 2026Second Reading - Short DebateHouse
Apr 8, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Apr 8, 2026House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. KellyHouse
Mar 25, 2026Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateHouse
Mar 25, 2026House Committee Amendment No. 1 TabledHouse
Mar 25, 2026Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000House
Mar 24, 2026House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Mar 24, 2026House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. KellyHouse
Mar 24, 2026Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-CuellarHouse
Mar 18, 2026Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & SafetyHouse
Feb 6, 2026Referred to Rules CommitteeHouse
Feb 6, 2026First ReadingHouse
Feb 3, 2026Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. KellyHouse

Recorded votes

House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety CommitteeMar 25, 2026 · House · 11 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety CommitteeApr 15, 2026 · House · 9 yea · 0 nayPassed
House Third ReadingApr 15, 2026 · House · 110 yea · 0 nayPassed

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