Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 8 R · 6 D cosponsors

HB 4385 — MILITARY PLATES-SECOND SET

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    Introduced
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 12, 2026. It awaits signature.

Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.

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  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    2 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 R · 6 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows for a second set of military license plates.

This legislation permits individuals to obtain a second set of military-themed license plates. It aims to offer more options for veterans and military members who wish to display their service.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means military families may now display more than one military plate, celebrating their service and sacrifices.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 4385 now includes provisions for veterans with disabilities to receive a second set of special license plates, in addition to the first set they are already entitled to. This change allows eligible veterans to display their status and access benefits more easily, without additional fees for the second set of plates. This matters because it further supports veterans by recognizing their service and ensuring they have the necessary resources for transportation.

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HB4385 Engrossed LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
HB4385 Enrolled LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(b) Any veteran who holds proof of a service-connected HB4385 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and whose degree of disability has been declared to be 50% or more, but whose disability does not qualify the veteran for a plate or decal for persons with disabilities under Section 3-616, may, without the payment of any registration fee, make application to the Secretary for up to 2 sets of a special registration plates plate or digital registration plates plate without the international symbol of access for the registration of a one motor vehicle of the first division, one motorcycle, or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
(b) Any veteran who holds proof of a service-connected HB4385 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b disability from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, and whose degree of disability has been declared to be 50% or more, but whose disability does not qualify the veteran for a plate or decal for persons with disabilities under Section 3-616, may, without the payment of any registration fee, make application to the Secretary for up to 2 sets of a special registration plates plate or digital registration plates plate without the international symbol of access for the registration of a one motor vehicle of the first division, one motorcycle, or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.
HB4385 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b (e) Any person eligible to receive license plates under this Section who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, or who has claimed and received a grant under that Act, shall pay a fee of $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates issued under Section 3-414.1, for motor vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section 3-815(a), or for recreational vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section 3-815(b), for a second set of plates under this Section.
HB4385 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b (e) Any person eligible to receive license plates under this Section who has been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act, or who has claimed and received a grant under that Act, shall pay a fee of $24 instead of the fee otherwise provided in this Code for passenger cars displaying standard multi-year registration plates or digital registration plates issued under Section 3-414.1, for motor vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section 3-815(a), or for recreational vehicles registered at 8,000 pounds or less under Section 3-815(b), for a second set of plates under this Section.
Any resident of the State of Illinois who has been awarded the Medal of Honor, or an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded the Medal of Honor, may make application for HB4385 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b the registration for up to 2 motor vehicles of a motor vehicle owned solely or in part by such recipient, to the Secretary of State without the payment of any registration fee.
Any resident of the State of Illinois who has been awarded the Medal of Honor, or an Illinois resident who is the surviving spouse of a person who was awarded the Medal of Honor, may make application for HB4385 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b the registration for up to 2 motor vehicles of a motor vehicle owned solely or in part by such recipient, to the Secretary of State without the payment of any registration fee.
Any additional fee collected for the issuance and renewal of the HB4385 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b military series registration plate, as may be specified in the provision authorizing the issuance of that special plate, shall not be included in the fee waiver authorized under this Section.
Any additional fee collected for the issuance and renewal of the HB4385 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b military series registration plate, as may be specified in the provision authorizing the issuance of that special plate, shall not be included in the fee waiver authorized under this Section.
The special plates issued pursuant to this Section shall be affixed only HB4385 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b to passenger vehicles of the first division subject to the staggered registration system, motorcycles, and vehicles of the second division having a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or less and shall be issued without charge.
The special plates issued pursuant to this Section shall be affixed only HB4385 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b to passenger vehicles of the first division subject to the staggered registration system, motorcycles, and vehicles of the second division having a gross weight of 8,000 pounds or less and shall be issued without charge.
The special plates issued pursuant to this Section should be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the 1st division, including motorcycles, or motor vehicles of the 2nd division weighing not more than 8,000 HB4385 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b pounds.
The special plates issued pursuant to this Section should be affixed only to passenger vehicles of the 1st division, including motorcycles, or motor vehicles of the 2nd division weighing not more than 8,000 HB4385 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b pounds.
Except as provided in Section 3-609.4, no No individual shall be issued HB4385 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b more than one pair of plates of any category for which no fee is required.
Except as provided in Section 3-609.4, no No individual shall be issued HB4385 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 17295 LNS 30717 b more than one pair of plates of any category for which no fee is required.
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The bill expands eligibility for no-fee registration plates for veterans with disabilities and establishes provisions for second sets of such plates.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-609

    for the registration of a motor vehicle of the first division, motorcycle, or motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. → for the registration of a one motor vehicle of the first division, one motorcycle, or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.

    Clarifies the registration limits for veterans applying for disability plates.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-609

    for the registration of a motor vehicle of the first division, motorcycle, or motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. → for the registration of a one motor vehicle of the first division, one motorcycle, or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.

    Standardizes the language regarding the registration of vehicles for veterans.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-609.1

    the registration of a motor vehicle owned solely or in part by such recipient, → the registration for up to 2 motor vehicles of a motor vehicle owned solely or in part by such recipient,

    Allows Medal of Honor recipients to register up to two vehicles without a registration fee.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-609.3

    a military series registration plate may be issued to the veteran without fee for the registration of one motor vehicle of the first division or one motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds. → up to 2 sets of a military series registration plates may be issued to the veteran without fee for the registration of a one motor vehicle of the first division or motor vehicle of the second division weighing not more than 8,000 pounds.

    Increases the number of military series registration plates a veteran can receive without a fee.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-609.4

    A person eligible to receive special plates under Section 3-609, 3-609.1, 3-609.3, 3-620, or 3-623 is entitled to receive, upon application to the Secretary of State, a second set of the special plates under the same terms and conditions as the first set of special plates.

    Introduces the option for individuals to receive a second set of no-fee military plates.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-620

    Only 2 sets one set of plates may be issued at no fee. → Only 2 sets may be issued at no fee.

    Clarifies the limitation on the number of special plates issued to certain individuals.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-806.2

    no No individual shall be issued more than one pair of plates of any category for which no fee is required. → No individual shall be issued more than one pair of plates of any category for which no fee is required.

    Removes the repetition in the text regarding the limitation on issuing no-fee plates.

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris, III

  3. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin

  4. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  5. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

  6. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Christopher Belt

  7. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  8. Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  9. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner

  10. Passed Both Houses

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

  12. Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

  13. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026

  14. Second Reading

  15. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026

  16. Do Pass Transportation; 019-000-000

  17. Assigned to Transportation

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  19. Referred to Assignments

  20. First Reading

  21. Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  22. Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading

  23. Arrive in Senate

  24. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  25. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Swanson

  26. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  27. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  28. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-000

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

  30. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted

  31. Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate

  32. Second Reading - Short Debate

  33. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 010-000-000

  34. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  35. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee

  36. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  37. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  38. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled

  39. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000

  40. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee

  41. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  42. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit

  43. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  44. Referred to Rules Committee

  45. First Reading

  46. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin Schmidt

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 166 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (166)

166 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 57 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 34002
Republican 19000
Total 56002
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (58)
Member Party Vote
Simmons — 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 Not Voting
Elgie R. Sims, Jr. Democrat Yea
Emil Jones, III Democrat Yea
Graciela Guzmán Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson 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 Yea
Napoleon Harris III 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 Yea
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

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Transportation

Passed 19 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Democrat 11000
Unaffiliated 2000
Total 19000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Glowiak Hilton — Yea
Simmons, Mike — Yea
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Steve Stadelman 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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Third Reading

Passed 111 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 66005
Republican 37002
Unaffiliated 7000
Total 110007
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Du Buclet — Yea
Faver Dias — Yea
Hernandez, Lisa — Yea
Katz Muhl — Yea
La Ha — Yea
Williams, Jawaharial — Yea
Yang Rohr — Yea
Aarón M. Ortíz Democrat Yea
Abdelnasser Rashid Democrat Yea
Amy Briel Democrat Yea
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Anna Moeller Democrat Yea
Anne Stava Democrat Yea
Anthony DeLuca Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Bob Morgan Democrat Yea
Camille Y. Lilly Democrat Yea
Carol Ammons Democrat Not Voting
Curtis J. Tarver, II Democrat Not Voting
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Daniel Didech Democrat Yea
Dave Vella Democrat Yea
Debbie Meyers-Martin Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Eva-Dina Delgado Democrat Yea
Fred Crespo Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Hoan Huynh Democrat Not Voting
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Not Voting
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Justin Slaughter Democrat Yea
Kam Buckner Democrat Yea
Katie Stuart Democrat Yea
Kelly M. Cassidy Democrat Yea
Kevin John Olickal Democrat Yea
La Shawn K. Ford Democrat Yea
Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. Democrat Yea
Lilian Jiménez Democrat Yea
Lindsey LaPointe Democrat Yea
Lisa Davis Democrat Yea
Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret A. DeLaRosa Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Not Voting
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Yea
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Nicolle Grasse Democrat Yea
Norma Hernandez Democrat Yea
Rick Ryan Democrat Yea
Rita Mayfield Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Robyn Gabel Democrat Yea
Sharon Chung Democrat Yea
Sonya M. Harper Democrat Yea
Stephanie A. Kifowit Democrat Yea
Sue Scherer Democrat Yea
Suzanne M. Ness Democrat Yea
Thaddeus Jones Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Will Guzzardi Democrat Yea
William "Will" Davis Democrat Yea
Yolonda Morris Democrat Yea
Adam M. Niemerg Republican Yea
Amy Elik Republican Yea
Amy L. Grant Republican Not Voting
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Yea
Chris Miller Republican Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Yea
Dan Swanson Republican Yea
Daniel J. Ugaste Republican Yea
Dave Severin Republican Yea
David Friess Republican Yea
Dennis Tipsword Republican Yea
Jackie Haas Republican Yea
Jason R. Bunting Republican Yea
Jed Davis Republican Yea
Jeff Keicher Republican Yea
Jennifer Sanalitro Republican Yea
Joe C. Sosnowski Republican Yea
John M. Cabello Republican Yea
Kevin Schmidt Republican Yea
Kyle Moore Republican Yea
Martin McLaughlin Republican Yea
Michael J. Coffey, Jr. Republican Yea
Norine K. Hammond Republican Yea
Patrick Sheehan Republican Yea
Patrick Windhorst Republican Yea
Paul Jacobs Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Transportation: Vehicles & Safety, Amendment 2

Passed 10 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 3001
Total 10001
% of votes cast 91%0%0%9%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Diane Blair-Sherlock Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Gregg Johnson Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Not Voting

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Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

Passed 11 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 7000
Republican 4000
Total 11000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Justin Cochran Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Ryan Spain Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 4385?
HB 4385 is sponsored by Simmons, Mike, Glowiak Hilton, Loughran Cappel, Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Stephanie A. Kifowit (Democrat), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Dan Swanson (Republican), Charles Meier (Republican), Tony M. McCombie (Republican), Erica Harriss (Republican), Jason Plummer (Republican), Doris Turner (Democrat), Christopher Belt (Democrat), Ram Villivalam (Democrat), Michael W. Halpin (Democrat), and Napoleon Harris III (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 4385?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 12, 2026. It awaits signature.
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