SB 3484 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION

Summary
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.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Jun 2026
Signed into Law
Aug 2026
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 Signed Aug 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 8 edits · Aug 26, 2026
MODERATE
The bill was amended to modernize the Illinois Vehicle Code by adding specific definitions for new types of electric mobility devices, such as adaptive electric bicycles, electric micromobility devices, and various classes of low-speed electric scooters and bicycles. This change clarifies how these devices are classified as motor vehicles or non-motor vehicles, ensuring consistent regulation and safety standards across the state.
Scope change
The scope of the bill expanded to explicitly include and define a wider variety of personal electric mobility devices that were previously not clearly categorized under existing vehicle laws.
DEFINITION

Added new definitions for 'adaptive electric bicycle' to ensure accessibility for people with mobility disabilities.

Created a new definition for 'electric micromobility device' to cover devices like electric skateboards and unicycles.

Defined 'electric personal assistive mobility device' to distinguish self-balancing devices like Segways from other electric vehicles.

Established specific definitions for electric unicycles and electric skateboards.

Updated the definition of 'low-speed electric bicycle' to include three distinct classes based on motor assistance and maximum speed limits.

Added a new definition for 'low-speed electric scooter' with specific weight and speed criteria.

Introduced a new definition for 'low-speed gas bicycle' to regulate gasoline-powered bicycles.

Modified the definition of 'motor driven cycle' to explicitly include electric bicycles and gas-powered bicycles that do not meet the new low-speed criteria.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 15, 2026 · House May 31, 2026

How they voted

540
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 58
Apr 15, 2026
D Democratic39
36 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican19
18 Yea 1
94% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
81
Key actions
15
Committee
17
Amendments
9
Aug 26, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Approved
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed Both Houses
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 048-007-000
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Be Approved for Consideration Assignments
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Introduced
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - June 1, 2026
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Introduced
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-016-000
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
lower
May 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
lower
May 31, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (82-16-18)
house
May 30, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
lower
May 30, 2026
Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 30, 2026
Introduced
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Barbara Hernandez
lower
May 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
lower
May 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
lower
May 25, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
May 15, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
May 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
lower
Apr 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Introduced
Arrived in House
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
upper
Mar 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 6, 2026
Introduced
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Transportation
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
2 primary · 26 co-sponsors

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