Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 12 D · 3 R cosponsors

SB3904      — AUSTISM/NEURODIVERGENT PLATES

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 54% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows special vehicle registration plates for autistic and neurodivergent individuals and their families.

This measure amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to permit the issuance of autism and neurodivergent special registration plates. The plates will feature a specific icon and require certification from a licensed physician.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families of autistic or neurodivergent individuals can apply for special vehicle plates to represent their identity.

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 Text

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Action History

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

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Cristina Castro

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman

  4. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jeff Keicher

  5. Referred to Rules Committee

  6. First Reading

  7. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Natalie A. Manley

  8. Arrived in House

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  10. Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026

  12. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  15. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

  16. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 25, 2026

  17. Second Reading

  18. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026

  19. Do Pass Transportation; 019-000-000

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  21. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Julie A. Morrison

  23. Assigned to Transportation

  24. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  25. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  26. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Paul Faraci

  27. Referred to Assignments

  28. First Reading

  29. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Apr 16, 2026

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 19000
Democrat 32002
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — Yea
Harris, N. — Yea
Johnson — Yea
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Loughran Cappel — Yea
Bill Cunningham Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Christopher Belt Democrat Yea
Cristina Castro Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Doris Turner Democrat Yea
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Javier L. Cervantes Democrat Yea
Julie A. Morrison Democrat Yea
Karina Villa Democrat Yea
Kimberly A. Lightford Democrat Yea
Lakesia Collins Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura Fine Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Linda Holmes Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mary Edly-Allen Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Not Voting
Sara Feigenholtz Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Willie Preston Democrat Yea
Andrew S. Chesney Republican Yea
Chapin Rose Republican Yea
Chris Balkema Republican Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Dave Syverson Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Jason Plummer Republican Yea
Jil Tracy Republican Yea
John F. Curran Republican Yea
Li Arellano, Jr. Republican Yea
Neil Anderson Republican Yea
Sally J. Turner Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea
Steve McClure Republican Yea
Sue Rezin Republican Yea
Terri Bryant Republican Yea

Official roll call →

Transportation

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 13000
Republican 6000
Total 19000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mark L. Walker Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert F. Martwick Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman Democrat Yea
Suzy Glowiak Hilton Democrat Yea
Craig Wilcox Republican Yea
Dale Fowler Republican Yea
Darby A. Hills Republican Yea
Donald P. DeWitte Republican Yea
Erica Harriss Republican Yea
Seth Lewis Republican Yea

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Subjects

civil-rights transportation
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB3904      do?
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.
Who sponsors SB3904     ?
SB3904      is sponsored by Natalie A. Manley, Jeff Keicher, Meg Loughran Cappel (Democrat), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Seth Lewis (Republican), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (Democrat), Jil Tracy (Republican), Julie A. Morrison (Democrat), Robert Peters (Democrat), Doris Turner (Democrat), Mattie Hunter (Democrat), Mike Simmons (Democrat), Sara Feigenholtz (Democrat), Erica Harriss (Republican), Steve Stadelman (Democrat), Cristina Castro (Democrat), and Mary Edly-Allen (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB3904     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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