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IllinoisSB1883104th General Assembly (2025–2026)Senate

VEH CD-OBSTRUCT LICENSE PLATE

Sponsored By: Steve Stadelman (Democratic)

Became Law

assignmentstransportationjudiciary - criminal

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5 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 5 costs, 0 mixed.

Drivers: new plate display rules

Beginning January 1, 2025, most vehicles must show two plates: one in front and one in back. Motorcycles, autocycles, trailers, semitrailers, and apportioned buses show only a rear plate. Truck‑tractors and apportioned trucks show only a front plate. Plates must be secure, horizontal, easy to read, and at least 5 inches off the ground; motorcycles may mount vertically if clearly visible. Put renewal stickers on the upper right corner of the rear plate (front for truck‑tractors), unless the Secretary allows another spot. If a truck has a camper body, put the camper’s plate on the rear of the camper. A drive‑away permit must be attached exactly as the Secretary of State prescribes, or it is void.

No covering or hiding plates

Beginning January 1, 2025, you must not use a cover over a plate or digital plate. You must not attach unapproved items or use any manual, electronic, or mechanical device to hide or alter registration. You also must not change the factory rear plate mount to block the plate. Using devices or altered evidence can bring tickets, and changing the mount to hide the plate is a Class A misdemeanor.

No driving with expired registration

Beginning January 1, 2025, you may not drive a vehicle after its Illinois registration period ends. This covers plates, digital plates, and registration stickers, including dates set under Sections 3‑414 and 3‑414.1. Driving with expired registration is unlawful and can bring enforcement.

Businesses can't sell plate covers

Beginning January 1, 2025, businesses may not sell or advertise license plate or digital plate covers. Doing so is a business offense and can bring penalties.

Fleet decals must go on front

Beginning January 1, 2025, foreign‑registered fleet vehicles prorated with Illinois must show the Illinois prorate decal on the frontmost plate. Display it the same way as an Illinois registration plate. This applies to fleet operators.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steve Stadelman

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Anthony DeLuca

    Democratic • House

  • Dave Vella

    Democratic • House

  • Laura M. Murphy

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mary Edly-Allen

    Democratic • Senate

  • Meg Loughran Cappel

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Porfirio

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Simmons

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rachel Ventura

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 201 • No: 0

House vote • 5/22/2025

Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

House vote • 4/29/2025

Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee;

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2025

Third Reading - Passed;

Yes: 56 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/19/2025

Do Pass Transportation;

Yes: 16 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0125

    8/1/2025Senate

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

    8/1/2025Senate

  3. Governor Approved

    8/1/2025Senate

  4. Sent to the Governor

    6/20/2025Senate

  5. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

    5/22/2025House

  6. Passed Both Houses

    5/22/2025Senate

  7. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

    5/22/2025House

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

    5/14/2025House

  9. Second Reading - Short Debate

    5/14/2025House

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

    5/13/2025Senate

  11. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

    4/30/2025House

  12. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000

    4/29/2025House

  13. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

    4/17/2025House

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

    4/11/2025Senate

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

    4/11/2025Senate

  16. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

    4/11/2025Senate

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

    4/11/2025Senate

  18. Referred to Rules Committee

    4/9/2025House

  19. First Reading

    4/9/2025House

  20. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

    4/9/2025House

  21. Arrived in House

    4/9/2025House

  22. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

    4/9/2025Senate

  23. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

    4/9/2025Senate

  24. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

    4/4/2025Senate

  25. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025

    3/20/2025Senate

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