Illinois · Senate Bill 3484 · 104th General Assembly

VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION

  1. Introduced Feb 5, 2026
  2. In committee Feb 5, 2026
  3. Passed the Senate Apr 15, 2026
  4. Passed the House Jun 1, 2026
  5. To the governor Jun 30, 2026
  6. Became law Aug 26, 2026

What it does

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

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…

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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.

Every action

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

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  1. SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  2. SenateFirst Reading
  3. CommitteeReferred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  4. CommitteeAssigned to Transportation · Senate Transportation
  5. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
  6. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  7. CommitteeSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation · Senate Transportation
  8. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
  9. SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
  10. SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  11. CommitteeDo Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000 · Senate Transportation
  12. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 15, 2026
  13. SenateSecond Reading
  14. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 15, 2026
  15. SenateThird Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
  16. HouseArrived in House
  17. HouseChief House Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
  18. HouseFirst Reading
  19. CommitteeReferred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  20. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  21. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  22. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  23. HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
  24. CommitteeRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  25. CommitteeAssigned to Executive Committee · House Executive
  26. HouseCommittee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
  27. HouseAlternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  28. CommitteeDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000 · House Executive
  29. HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  30. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
  31. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee · House Rules
  32. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
  33. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
  34. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Norma Hernandez
  35. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz
  36. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
  37. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman
  38. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
  39. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  40. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
  41. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran
  42. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca
  43. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson
  44. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nabeela Syed
  45. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
  46. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez
  47. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita
  48. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
  49. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
  50. HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  51. HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
  52. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety · House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  53. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
  54. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000 · House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
  55. HouseAdded Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
  56. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha
  57. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
  58. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
  59. HouseThird Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) June 2, 2026
  60. HouseHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  61. HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  62. House3/5 Vote Required
  63. HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-016-000
  64. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
  65. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
  66. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams
  67. HouseAdded Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Martha Deuter
  68. SenateSecretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
  69. SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - June 1, 2026
  70. SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills
  71. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Ram Villivalam
  72. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments · Senate Assignments
  73. CommitteeHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments · Senate Assignments
  1. SenateHouse Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 048-007-000
  2. Senate3/5 Vote Required
  3. SenateSenate Concurs
  4. SenatePassed Both Houses
  5. SenateSent to the Governor
  6. SenateGovernor Approved
  7. SenateEffective Date January 1, 2027
  8. SenatePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0854

Roll calls

7 recorded votes: 3 on the floor, 4 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.

Third Reading · Full Senate

Passed 55–0
Apr 15, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 55 No 0 Not voting 4
Democrats: 37 yes, 0 no Republicans: 18 yes, 0 no
How each member voted

Yes · 55

Not voting · 4

Third Reading · Full House

Passed 84–16
May 31, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 84 No 16 Not voting 18
Democrats: 58 yes, 7 no Republicans: 26 yes, 9 no
How each member voted

Yes · 84

No · 16

Not voting · 16

Excused · 2

House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Concurrence · Full Senate

48–7
May 31, 2026 · journal entry
Yes 48 No 7 Not voting 4
Democrats: 39 yes, 0 no Republicans: 9 yes, 7 no
How each member voted

Yes · 48

No · 7

Not voting · 4

Committee and other votes

DateWhereQuestionResult
Apr 14, 2026 Senate Transportation Transportation - Do Pass As Amended
Members

Yes · 17

Not voting · 2

Passed 17–0
Apr 14, 2026 Senate Transportation Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 - Transportation - Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 17

Not voting · 2

Passed 17–0
May 30, 2026 House Executive Executive - Do Pass
Members

Yes · 12

Passed 12–0
May 31, 2026 House Transportation: Vehicles & Safety House Floor Amendment No. 1 - Transportation: Vehicles & Safety - Recommends Be Adopted
Members

Yes · 11

Passed 11–0

Sponsors

The member who introduced it, joined by 29 cosponsors: 21 Democrats, 8 Republicans.

All 29 cosponsors

From Illinois's official records (www.ilga.gov), checked Nov 13, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.