Illinois · Senate Bill 2945 · 104th General Assembly

VEH-OSF CHILD HOSPITAL PLATE

SB 2945 Sponsored by David Koehler Became law

  1. Introduced Jan 27, 2026
  2. In committee Jan 27, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 16, 2026
  4. Passed the House May 29, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 26, 2026
  6. Became law Aug 7, 2026

What it does

The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows for the issuance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal. Provides that for the original issuance of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $10 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that for the renewal of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $23 to the OSF Children's…

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Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows for the issuance of the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal. Provides that for the original issuance of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $10 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Provides that for the renewal of the decal, a $25 fee shall be charged, with $23 to the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund. Creates the OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois Fund. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.

Every action

38 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation · Senate Transportation
  5. CommitteeDo Pass Transportation; 018-000-000 · Senate Transportation
  6. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026
  7. SenateSecond Reading
  8. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
  9. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
  10. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
  11. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
  12. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
  13. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 056-000-001
  14. HouseArrived in House
  15. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
  16. HouseFirst Reading
  17. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  18. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety · House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  19. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 010-000-000 · House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  20. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  21. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
  22. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
  23. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  24. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  25. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
  26. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  27. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-001
  28. SenatePassed Both Houses
  29. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
  30. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
  1. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  2. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
  3. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
  4. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0812

Roll calls

4 recorded votes: 2 on the floor, 2 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 56–0
Apr 16, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 56 No 0 Not voting 3
Democrats: 38 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 56

Not voting · 3

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 111–0
May 29, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 111 No 0 Not voting 7
Democrats: 74 yes, 0 no Republicans: 37 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 111

Not voting · 1

Excused · 6

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Feb 24, 2026 Senate Transportation Transportation - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 18

Not voting · 1

 Passed 18–0
May 6, 2026 House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety Transportation: Vehicles & Safety - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 10

Not voting · 1

 Passed 10–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 11 cosponsors: 9 Republicans, 2 Democrats.

All 11 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 2, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.