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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates to Illinois residents that served in the United States Armed Forces after July 1, 1958 and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. Provides that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by the Code. Provides that the Secretary has discretion as to the design, color, and format of the plates. Provides that the plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln".
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to allow the Secretary of State to issue special Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates to Illinois residents who served in the United States Armed Forces after July 1, 1958, and participated in U.S. military operations, United Nations support operations, or assistance missions for friendly foreign nations. The special plates can only be affixed to certain passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and motor vehicles weighing up to 8,000 pounds. The Secretary of State has full discretion over the design, color, and format of the plates, and can issue them as vanity or personalized plates. These plates are not required to include the "Land of Lincoln" designation and will expire according to the state's existing staggered multi-year registration procedure. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and provides a way to recognize and honor veterans who have received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for their service.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (20)
Mike Porfirio (D)*,
Rick Ryan (D)*,
Jaime Andrade (D),
Christopher Belt (D),
Harry Benton (D),
Fred Crespo (D),
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D),
Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D),
Mike Hastings (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Tracy Katz Muhl (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Bob Morgan (D),
Dave Severin (R),
Steve Stadelman (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Travis Weaver (R),
Craig Wilcox (R),
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0216 (on 08/15/2025)
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