All Roll Calls
Yes: 203 • No: 0
IllinoisHB2359104th General Assembly (2025–2026)House
VEH CD-EMS CHIEF PLATES
Sponsored By: Travis Weaver (Republican)
Became Law
transportation: vehicles & safetyassignmentstransportation
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Bill Overview
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EMS chiefs may use emergency lights
An EMS chief’s vehicle with EMS chief plates can use red or white flashing or rotating lights. The driver must complete an emergency vehicle operation course recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health, and lights may be used only for real medical emergencies. EMS chiefs may also use blue lights, but the user must carry ID or a letter with the organization’s name, their position, their term of service, and a contact to verify. Blue lights may be lit only when responding to a real emergency or when parked at a fire, rescue, ambulance call, or crash scene. EMS chief vehicles may have a siren, whistle, or bell audible from 500 feet, used only during an emergency response or in immediate pursuit of a violator.
Special plates for EMS chiefs in 2027
Beginning with the 2027 registration year, EMS chiefs for a city, town, or fire protection district can get special EMS chief plates. Plates can go on passenger cars or on vehicles up to 8,000 pounds owned by the chief, the city, or the district. The fee for a chief’s own vehicle is the standard first‑division passenger‑vehicle fee. City or district EMS vehicles can get a permanent plate for a one‑time $8 fee. These plates follow the multiyear renewal schedule. If the holder leaves the EMS chief role, they must return the plate right away unless it is a permanent plate. Vehicles with EMS chief plates are exempt from the general plate rules in Section 3-600(a).
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Travis Weaver
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Neil Anderson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/22/2025
Third Reading - Passed;
Yes: 58 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Do Pass Transportation;
Yes: 18 • No: 0
House vote • 4/9/2025
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed
Yes: 115 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;
Yes: 12 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0213
8/15/2025HouseEffective Date January 1, 2026
8/15/2025HouseGovernor Approved
8/15/2025HouseSent to the Governor
6/20/2025HousePassed Both Houses
5/22/2025HouseThird Reading - Passed; 058-000-000
5/22/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
5/20/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 6, 2025
5/1/2025SenateSecond Reading
5/1/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 1, 2025
4/30/2025SenateDo Pass Transportation; 018-000-000
4/30/2025SenateAssigned to Transportation
4/23/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
4/14/2025SenateFirst Reading
4/14/2025SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
4/14/2025SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading
4/10/2025SenateArrive in Senate
4/10/2025SenateThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
4/9/2025HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
3/25/2025HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
3/19/2025HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
3/19/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; by Voice Vote
3/19/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
3/12/2025HouseHouse Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
3/11/2025House
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Amendment 1
Introduced