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IllinoisSB1256104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

VEH CD-DISABILITY PLATE/DECAL

Sponsored By: Steve McClure (Republican)

Became Law

assignmentstransportationtransportation: vehicles & safety

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Bill Overview

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4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Disability parking honored across states

Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois honors out‑of‑state disability plates and parking devices that show the International Symbol of Access. Non‑residents with those plates or devices get the same parking rights in Illinois. The Secretary of State can also make agreements so Illinois disability plates and devices are honored in other places.

Easier disability plates and parking access

Starting January 1, 2025, qualifying people with disabilities can get special license plates for cars, motorcycles, autocycles, and vehicles up to 8,000 pounds. You must pay normal registration fees and not be disqualified from getting a driver’s license. You can show a medical statement or an Illinois disability ID (Class 1A, 2A, or Type Four) as proof. A parent or legal guardian may get plates for one family vehicle if the disabled person has no vehicle in their name and often rides with them. One extra set may be approved with a written reason. Optometrists can certify Class 2A visual disabilities. You can also get a parking decal even without a driver’s license or registered vehicle, using the same proof. You may ask to personalize your special plates.

Disability plates for transport organizations

Starting January 1, 2025, organizations that transport people with disabilities can get disability plates or parking decals. This includes corporations, LLCs, school districts, nursing and convalescent homes, and state or city agencies. The Secretary of State sets how groups are certified and re‑certified and chooses which disability emblem goes on the vehicle.

New time limits for disability permits

Starting January 1, 2025, the Secretary of State sets rules to check and re‑check non‑permanent disabilities. Temporary plates or decals last only as long as the medical certifier says, up to 6 months. If you still qualify after that, you must get recertified. For permanent disabilities, you must submit a new medical statement every 5 years. These rules mean more frequent renewals and paperwork for many applicants.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steve McClure

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Abdelnasser Rashid

    Democratic • House

  • Brandun Schweizer

    Republican • House

  • Chapin Rose

    Republican • Senate

  • Chris Balkema

    Republican • Senate

  • Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

    Republican • House

  • Dave Severin

    Republican • House

  • Dave Syverson

    Republican • Senate

  • Jackie Haas

    Republican • House

  • Jason Plummer

    Republican • Senate

  • Jason R. Bunting

    Republican • House

  • Joe C. Sosnowski

    Republican • House

  • Laura Faver Dias

    Democratic • House

  • Matt Hanson

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole La Ha

    Republican • House

  • Patrick Windhorst

    Republican • House

  • Paul Faraci

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 213 • No: 0

House vote • 5/21/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 110 • No: 0

House vote • 4/23/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety;

Yes: 12 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 55 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2025

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation;

Yes: 19 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/3/2025

Do Pass as Amended Transportation;

Yes: 17 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0088

    8/1/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/18/2025Senate

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

    5/21/2025House

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

    5/21/2025House

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

    5/21/2025House

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

    5/21/2025House

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

    5/21/2025House

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

    5/21/2025House

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

    5/21/2025House

  12. Passed Both Houses

    5/21/2025Senate

  13. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

    5/21/2025House

  14. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

    5/21/2025House

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

    5/16/2025House

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  17. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/16/2025House

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

    5/16/2025House

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    4/23/2025House

  20. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000

    4/23/2025House

  21. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

    4/17/2025House

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

    4/10/2025Senate

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

    4/9/2025House

  24. First Reading

    4/9/2025House

  25. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

    4/9/2025House

Bill Text

  • Engrossed

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  • Enrolled

    PDF

  • Introduced

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  • Senate Amendment 1

    PDF

  • Senate Amendment 2

    PDF

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