Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 21 D cosponsors

HB5151      — AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 23 sponsors

    1 primary, 22 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (21 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

Establishes regulations for using automated license plate recognition systems.

The bill creates guidelines for how automated license plate recognition systems can be used, including data management and privacy protections. It also outlines permitted and prohibited uses of this technology.

Summary

Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Sets forth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license plate recognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automated license plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use, preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reporting requirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right of action. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias

  3. Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ann M. Williams

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz

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

  8. Second Reading - Short Debate

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anne Stava

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Cochran

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock

  14. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  15. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford

  16. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez

  17. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Anna Moeller

  18. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield

  19. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Justin Slaughter

  20. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis

  21. Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 008-004-000

  22. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

  23. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  24. Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  25. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah

  26. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Edgar González, Jr.

  27. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons

  28. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II

  29. Assigned to Executive Committee

  30. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty

  31. Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Nicolle Grasse

  32. Referred to Rules Committee

  33. First Reading

  34. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 22 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on · 4 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (22)

Not signed on (160)

160 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

Executive

Passed 8 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 8000
Republican 0400
Total 8400
% of votes cast 67%33%0%0%
How each member voted (12)
Member Party Vote
Ann M. Williams Democrat Yea
Dagmara Avelar Democrat Yea
Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez Democrat Yea
Jehan Gordon-Booth Democrat Yea
Maurice A. West, II Democrat Yea
Nicholas K. Smith Democrat Yea
Robert "Bob" Rita Democrat Yea
Theresa Mah Democrat Yea
Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer Republican Nay
John M. Cabello Republican Nay
Norine K. Hammond Republican Nay
Ryan Spain Republican Nay

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB5151      do?
Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Sets forth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license plate recognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automated license plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use, preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reporting requirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right of action. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB5151     ?
HB5151      is sponsored by Laura Faver Dias, Margaret Croke, Nicolle Grasse (Democrat), Curtis J. Tarver, II (Democrat), Edgar González, Jr. (Democrat), Theresa Mah (Democrat), Mary Beth Canty (Democrat), Carol Ammons (Democrat), Kelly M. Cassidy (Democrat), Lisa Davis (Democrat), Justin Slaughter (Democrat), Rita Mayfield (Democrat), Anna Moeller (Democrat), Lilian Jiménez (Democrat), Michael Crawford (Democrat), Diane Blair-Sherlock (Democrat), Justin Cochran (Democrat), Abdelnasser Rashid (Democrat), Will Guzzardi (Democrat), Anne Stava (Democrat), Aarón M. Ortíz (Democrat), Ann M. Williams (Democrat), and Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB5151     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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