Illinois 104th Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 12 R · 3 D cosponsors

SB 1256 — VEH CD-DISABILITY PLATE/DECAL

Last action — Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0088

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor JB Pritzker (Democratic) on August 01, 2025.

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Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

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High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    2 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

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

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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What changed in the latest version

5 added · 5 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to SB 1256 involve replacing the "Engrossed" version of the bill with the "Enrolled" version. This means the bill has gone through its final review stages and is now ready for formal approval. These updates are important because they indicate that the bill is closer to becoming law, ensuring it can be enacted and have its intended impact.

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SB1256 Engrossed LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
SB1256 Enrolled LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
(a) Upon receiving an application for a certificate of registration for a motor vehicle of the first division, a motorcycle, an autocycle, or for a motor vehicle of the second division weighing no more than 8,000 pounds, accompanied with payment of the registration fees required under this Code from a person with disabilities or a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, the Secretary of State, if so requested, shall issue to such person registration plates as provided for in Section 3-611, provided that the person with disabilities or person who is deaf or hard of hearing must not be disqualified from obtaining a driver's license under subsection 8 of Section 6-103 of this Code, and further provided that any person making such a request must submit a statement, certified by a licensed physician, by a licensed physician assistant, or by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or by a licensed physical therapist, to the effect that such person is a person SB1256 Engrossed - 2 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b with disabilities as defined by Section 1-159.1 of this Code, or alternatively provide adequate documentation that such person has a Class 1A, Class 2A or Type Four disability under the provisions of Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act.
(a) Upon receiving an application for a certificate of registration for a motor vehicle of the first division, a motorcycle, an autocycle, or for a motor vehicle of the second division weighing no more than 8,000 pounds, accompanied with payment of the registration fees required under this Code from a person with disabilities or a person who is deaf or hard of hearing, the Secretary of State, if so requested, shall issue to such person registration plates as provided for in Section 3-611, provided that the person with disabilities or person who is deaf or hard of hearing must not be disqualified from obtaining a driver's license under subsection 8 of Section 6-103 of this Code, and further provided that any person making such a request must submit a statement, certified by a licensed physician, by a licensed physician assistant, or by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or by a licensed physical therapist, to the effect that such person is a person SB1256 Enrolled - 2 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b with disabilities as defined by Section 1-159.1 of this Code, or alternatively provide adequate documentation that such person has a Class 1A, Class 2A or Type Four disability under the provisions of Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act.
An SB1256 Engrossed - 3 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b optometrist may certify a Class 2A Visual Disability, as defined in Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act, for the purpose of qualifying a person with disabilities for special plates under this subsection.
An SB1256 Enrolled - 3 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b optometrist may certify a Class 2A Visual Disability, as defined in Section 4A of the Illinois Identification Card Act, for the purpose of qualifying a person with disabilities for special plates under this subsection.
(d) The Secretary shall prescribe by rules and regulations procedures to certify or re-certify as necessary the eligibility of persons whose disabilities are other than permanent for special plates or parking decals or devices SB1256 Engrossed - 4 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b issued under subsections (a), (b) and (c).
(d) The Secretary shall prescribe by rules and regulations procedures to certify or re-certify as necessary the eligibility of persons whose disabilities are other than permanent for special plates or parking decals or devices SB1256 Enrolled - 4 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b issued under subsections (a), (b) and (c).
SB1256 Engrossed - 5 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b (g) The Secretary of State, or his designee, may enter into agreements with other jurisdictions, including foreign jurisdictions, on behalf of this State relating to the extension of parking privileges by such jurisdictions to residents of this State with disabilities who display a special license plate or parking device that contains the International symbol of access on his or her motor vehicle, and to recognize such plates or devices issued by such other jurisdictions.
SB1256 Enrolled - 5 - LRB104 05740 LNS 15770 b (g) The Secretary of State, or his designee, may enter into agreements with other jurisdictions, including foreign jurisdictions, on behalf of this State relating to the extension of parking privileges by such jurisdictions to residents of this State with disabilities who display a special license plate or parking device that contains the International symbol of access on his or her motor vehicle, and to recognize such plates or devices issued by such other jurisdictions.
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The bill modifies the requirements for receiving disability license plates and parking decals, including changing the certification process and extending certain privileges.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-616

    by a licensed physician, by a licensed physician assistant, by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or by a licensed physical therapist → by a licensed physician, by a licensed physician assistant, or by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or by a licensed physical therapist

    It removes the redundancy of listing 'by a licensed physician' multiple times.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-616

    on his or her motor vehicle, and to recognize such plates or devices issued by such other jurisdictions. → or parking device that contains the International symbol of access on his or her motor vehicle, and to recognize such plates or devices issued by such other jurisdictions.

    It clarifies that both special license plates and parking devices with the international symbol of access are recognized.

  • 625 ILCS 5/3-616

    shall require certification of that permanent disability every 5 years by submitting to the Secretary a statement, certified by a licensed medical professional → shall require certification of that permanent disability every 5 years

    It simplifies the language regarding certification requirements for individuals with permanent disabilities.

Amendments

2 amendments

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Action History

  1. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0088

  2. Effective Date January 1, 2026

  3. Governor Approved

  4. Sent to the Governor

  5. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  6. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst

  7. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  8. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas

  9. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  10. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  11. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  12. Passed Both Houses

  13. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000

  14. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  15. Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Matt Hanson

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

  17. Second Reading - Short Debate

  18. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  19. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  20. Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000

  21. Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

  22. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  23. Referred to Rules Committee

  24. First Reading

  25. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  26. Arrived in House

  27. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

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

  29. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  30. Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000

  31. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  32. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted; McClure

  33. Recalled to Second Reading

  34. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  35. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 019-000-000

  36. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  37. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments

  38. Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  39. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 8, 2025

  40. Second Reading

  41. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 4, 2025

  42. Do Pass as Amended Transportation; 017-000-000

  43. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted

  44. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation

  45. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  46. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

  47. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025

  48. Assigned to Transportation

  49. Referred to Assignments

  50. First Reading

  51. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve McClure

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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"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 110 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 63006
Republican 37002
Unaffiliated 9000
Total 109008
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (117)
Member Party Vote
Stava-Murray — Yea
Costa Howard — Yea
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
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 Yea
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 Yea
Jay Hoffman Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz Democrat Yea
Joyce Mason 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 Croke Democrat Yea
Martha Deuter Democrat Yea
Martin J. Moylan Democrat Yea
Mary Beth Canty Democrat Yea
Mary Gill Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Maura Hirschauer Democrat Not Voting
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Michael Crawford Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Michelle Mussman Democrat Yea
Nabeela Syed Democrat Not Voting
Natalie A. Manley Democrat Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
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 Yea
William E Hauter Republican Yea

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Transportation: Vehicles & Safety

Passed 12 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 4000
Total 12000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat Yea
Barbara Hernandez Democrat Yea
Edgar González, Jr. Democrat Yea
Harry Benton Democrat Yea
Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. Democrat Yea
Margaret Croke Democrat Yea
Matt Hanson Democrat Yea
Michael J. Kelly Democrat Yea
Brad Stephens Republican Yea
Bradley Fritts Republican Yea
Regan Deering Republican Yea
Wayne A. Rosenthal Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 55 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 3000
Democrat 32004
Republican 19000
Total 54004
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
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 Not Voting
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 Not Voting
Michael E. Hastings Democrat Yea
Michael W. Halpin Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Napoleon Harris III Democrat Yea
Omar Aquino Democrat Not Voting
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Paul Faraci Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Not Voting
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, Amendment 2

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
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mike Porfirio Democrat Yea
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters Democrat Yea
Sara Feigenholtz 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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Transportation

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 11002
Republican 6000
Total 17002
% of votes cast 89%0%0%11%
How each member voted (19)
Member Party Vote
Adriane L. Johnson Democrat Yea
Celina Villanueva Democrat Yea
Laura Ellman Democrat Yea
Laura M. Murphy Democrat Yea
Mattie Hunter Democrat Not Voting
Mike Porfirio Democrat Not Voting
Mike Simmons Democrat Yea
Patrick J. Joyce Democrat Yea
Rachel Ventura Democrat Yea
Ram Villivalam Democrat Yea
Robert Peters 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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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1256?
SB 1256 is sponsored by La Ha, Faver Dias, Steve McClure (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Chapin Rose (Republican), Paul Faraci (Democrat), Jason Plummer (Republican), Dave Syverson (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Abdelnasser Rashid (Democrat), Matt Hanson (Democrat), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Dave Severin (Republican), Jackie Haas (Republican), Brandun Schweizer (Republican), Patrick Windhorst (Republican), and Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1256?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2025. Enacted.
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