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SB1883Introduced in the Senate

VEH CD-OBSTRUCT LICENSE PLATE

Passed

Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no person shall affix tape to any registration plate, temporary registration plate, digital registration plate, registration sticker, or other evidence of registration issued by the Secretary of State. Makes a conforming change. Provides that it is unlawful to operate any vehicle that is equipped with a manual, electronic, or mechanical device that hides or obscures a registration plate.

Where it stands

Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0125

August 1, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025

114

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio

  5. Assigned to Transportation

  6. Do Pass Transportation; 016-000-000

  7. Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025

  8. Second Reading

  9. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025

  10. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **

  11. Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading

  12. Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-000

  13. Arrived in House

  14. Chief House Sponsor Rep. Dave Vella

  15. First Reading

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons

  18. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

  19. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  20. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel

  21. Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee

  22. Do Pass / Short Debate Judiciary - Criminal Committee; 015-000-000

  23. Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate

  24. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

  25. Second Reading - Short Debate

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

  27. Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000

  28. Passed Both Houses

  29. Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca

  30. Sent to the Governor

  31. Governor Approved

  32. Effective Date January 1, 2026

  33. Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0125

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