HB4843Introduced in the House
VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION
Introduced by Michael Kelly, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the design and color of registration plates shall be wholly within the discretion of the Secretary of State. Provides that plates for veterans with disabilities who have been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Relief Act shall pay a specified fee (instead of $24). Authorizes the Secretary to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to tow truck or wrecker operator upon determining that the person is not lawfully entitled thereto or has made or knowingly permitted any illegal use of the plates or has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles or failed to give notices of transfers. Prohibits a vehicle from being registered in the name of a person who is not an owner or lessee of that vehicle. Requires a vehicle owner seeking to register a vehicle in the State to register that vehicle to a State address. Provides that it is a violation for a person to alter, forge, or counterfeit a license plate or digital license plate. Provides that if no assignable title is available when auctioning a vehicle, the auctioneer or dealer must apply for Illinois title for the purpose of assigning title. Provides that the renewal fee for licenses and permits issued to 18, 19, and 20 year olds is $5. Provides that the Secretary shall issue a meter-exempt decal or device to the parent of a person with a disability who is under 18 years of age and incapable of driving or the legal guardian of a person with a disability incapable of driving. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0682
July 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 15, 2026
110
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
112 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-000-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 009-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 17, 2026
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 31, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0682
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