Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: To Executive Bipartisan · 9 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 2945 — VEH-OSF CHILD HOSPITAL PLATE

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  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 27, 2026. It awaits signature.

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

Prognosis

Likely to advance 90% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Moderate

How often bills like it became law.

  • To Executive

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 13 sponsors

    2 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill establishes a special license plate for children's hospitals.

This legislation creates a unique vehicle license plate to support children's hospitals. Funds from the sale of these plates will be directed to improve services for kids in medical care.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can contribute to children's hospitals while personalizing their vehicles.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in SB 2945 involve a transition from the "Engrossed" version of the bill to the "Enrolled" version. The key difference here is largely procedural, indicating that the bill has passed through all necessary legislative steps and is now finalized. This is important because it signifies that the bill is ready for implementation, moving closer to becoming law, which can impact the communities and issues it addresses.

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SB2945 Engrossed LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
SB2945 Enrolled LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
When applying for a Universal special license plate SB2945 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b the applicant shall inform the Secretary of the name of the authorized organization from which the applicant will obtain a decal to place on the plate.
When applying for a Universal special license plate SB2945 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b the applicant shall inform the Secretary of the name of the authorized organization from which the applicant will obtain a decal to place on the plate.
Organizations authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for SB2945 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Universal special license plates shall comply with rules adopted by the Secretary governing the requirements for and approval of Universal special license plate decals.
Organizations authorized by the General Assembly to issue decals for SB2945 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Universal special license plates shall comply with rules adopted by the Secretary governing the requirements for and approval of Universal special license plate decals.
(d) Upon original issuance and for each registration SB2945 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b renewal period, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable, the Secretary shall collect any additional fees, if required, for issuance of Universal special license plates.
(d) Upon original issuance and for each registration SB2945 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b renewal period, in addition to the appropriate registration fee, if applicable, the Secretary shall collect any additional fees, if required, for issuance of Universal special license plates.
$26, which shall be deposited into SB2945 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
$26, which shall be deposited into SB2945 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b the Illinois Veterans' Homes Fund.
SB2945 Engrossed - 6 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b (B) Renewal:
SB2945 Enrolled - 6 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b (B) Renewal:
SB2945 Engrossed - 7 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b (B) Renewal:
SB2945 Enrolled - 7 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b (B) Renewal:
with $23 to the Folds of Honor Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State SB2945 Engrossed - 8 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Special License Plate Fund.
with $23 to the Folds of Honor Foundation Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State SB2945 Enrolled - 8 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Special License Plate Fund.
(16) The Department of Agriculture for Future Farmers SB2945 Engrossed - 9 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b of America decals.
(16) The Department of Agriculture for Future Farmers SB2945 Enrolled - 9 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b of America decals.
$15, which shall be SB2945 Engrossed - 10 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
$15, which shall be SB2945 Enrolled - 10 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b deposited into the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
with $25 to the 100 Club of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special SB2945 Engrossed - 11 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b License Plate Fund.
with $25 to the 100 Club of Illinois Fund and $2 to the Secretary of State Special SB2945 Enrolled - 11 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b License Plate Fund.
SB2945 Engrossed - 12 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b (1) The Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund.
SB2945 Enrolled - 12 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b (1) The Roadside Monarch Habitat Fund.
All money in the Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund shall be paid to the SB2945 Engrossed - 13 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Illinois CancerCare Foundation for the purpose of furthering pancreatic cancer research.
All money in the Theresa Tracy Trot - Illinois CancerCare Foundation Fund shall be paid to the SB2945 Enrolled - 13 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Illinois CancerCare Foundation for the purpose of furthering pancreatic cancer research.
All money in the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund shall be paid as grants to benefit the Child Abuse SB2945 Engrossed - 14 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Council of the Quad Cities.
All money in the Child Abuse Council of the Quad Cities Fund shall be paid as grants to benefit the Child Abuse SB2945 Enrolled - 14 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b Council of the Quad Cities.
All money in the 100 Club of Illinois Fund shall be paid as grants to the 100 Club of Illinois for the purpose of giving financial support to children and spouses of first responders killed SB2945 Engrossed - 15 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b in the line of duty and mental health resources for active duty first responders.
All money in the 100 Club of Illinois Fund shall be paid as grants to the 100 Club of Illinois for the purpose of giving financial support to children and spouses of first responders killed SB2945 Enrolled - 15 - LRB104 17424 LNS 30849 b in the line of duty and mental health resources for active duty first responders.
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Action History

  1. Sent to the Governor

  2. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  3. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan

  4. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  5. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts

  6. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  7. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung

  8. Passed Both Houses

  9. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-001

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

  11. Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026

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

  13. Second Reading - Short Debate

  14. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik

  16. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  17. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 010-000-000

  18. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  19. Referred to Rules Committee

  20. First Reading

  21. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth

  22. Arrived in House

  23. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-001

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

  25. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

  26. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  28. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026

  29. Second Reading

  30. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026

  31. Do Pass Transportation; 018-000-000

  32. Assigned to Transportation

  33. Referred to Assignments

  34. First Reading

  35. Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (11)

Not signed on (170)

170 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

Third Reading

Passed 111 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 67004
Republican 36003
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
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 Yea
Blaine Wilhour Republican Yea
Brad Halbrook Republican Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Brandun Schweizer Republican Yea
Charles Meier Republican Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Steven Reick Republican Yea
Tom Weber Republican Yea
Tony M. McCombie Republican Yea
Travis Weaver Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

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
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Not Voting
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 56 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 34002
Republican 18001
Total 55003
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
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 Yea
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 Not Voting
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
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 Not Voting
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 18 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Democrat 12001
Total 18001
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
David Koehler Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Yea
Meg Loughran Cappel Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam 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

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 2945?
SB 2945 is sponsored by David Koehler (Democrat), Li Arellano, Jr. (Republican), Sally J. Turner (Republican), Erica Harriss (Republican), Jehan Gordon-Booth (Democrat), Sharon Chung (Democrat), Patrick Sheehan (Republican), Amy Elik (Republican), Maurice A. West, II (Democrat), Travis Weaver (Republican), Bradley Fritts (Republican), William E Hauter (Republican), and Brandun Schweizer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 2945?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced January 27, 2026. It awaits signature.
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