SB 3904 Illinois Senate · 104th Regular Session

AUSTISM/NEURODIVERGENT PLATES

Summary

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, to issue special registration plates designated as autism and neurodivergent plates to residents of the State who are autistic or neurodivergent or who are parents of children who are autistic or neurodivergent. Provides that the plates shall display the Just Bee icon used for identification of autistic or neurodivergent individuals. Provides that in all other respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the discretion of the Secretary. Requires an original certificate from a licensed physician that certifies the applicant, or the applicant's child, as autistic or neurodivergent to accompany each application.

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Apr 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Apr 17, 2026 Last action Jun 30, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduced → Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 16, 2026

MINOR

The bill text was updated from its original introduction to its final engrossed version, reflecting minor formatting adjustments and a slight clarification in the description of the special license plates. The core policy remains unchanged: the State of Illinois will issue special 'Just Bee' plates for autistic or neurodivergent individuals and their parents, requiring a physician's certificate for eligibility.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains the same; it continues to authorize the Secretary of State to issue special autism and neurodivergent license plates.

TECHNICAL

The header text was updated to reflect the bill's status as 'Engrossed' rather than 'Introduced', and page numbering was adjusted to match the final version.

A minor wording adjustment was made in the description of the plates, changing 'design, color, and format' to 'design and color' to align with the specific discretion granted to the Secretary of State.

Floor votes · Senate Apr 16, 2026

How they voted

56–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 58

Apr 16, 2026

D Democratic39

37 Yea 2

94% Yea

R Republican19

19 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Apr 17, 2026

Committee

Referred to Rules Committee

lower

Apr 17, 2026

Introduced

Arrived in House

lower

Apr 16, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

upper

Mar 11, 2026

Upper · Passed

Do Pass Transportation; 019-000-000

upper

Feb 24, 2026

Committee

Assigned to Transportation

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

Referred to Assignments

upper

2 primary · 15 co-sponsors