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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State, upon receipt of all applicable fees and applications made in the form prescribed by the Secretary, to issue special registration plates designated as autism and neurodivergent plates to residents of the State who are autistic or neurodivergent or who are parents of children who are autistic or neurodivergent. Provides that the plates shall display the Just Bee icon used for identification of autistic or neurodivergent individuals. Provides that in all other respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the discretion of the Secretary. Requires an original certificate from a licensed physician that certifies the applicant, or the applicant's child, as autistic or neurodivergent to accompany each application.
AI Summary
This bill allows the Illinois Secretary of State to issue special "autism and neurodivergent" license plates to residents who are autistic or neurodivergent, or who are parents of autistic or neurodivergent children, starting with the 2027 registration year. To obtain these plates, applicants must submit a physician's certificate confirming the autism or neurodivergence of themselves or their child, along with applicable fees and a completed application. The plates will feature the "Just Bee" icon, which is used to identify autistic or neurodivergent individuals, and their overall design and color will be at the Secretary of State's discretion, with the possibility of being personalized as vanity plates. These special plates can be used on various vehicles, including passenger cars and motorcycles, and are not required to display "Land of Lincoln."
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Meg Loughran Cappel (D)*,
Paul Faraci (D),
Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D),
Seth Lewis (R),
Julie Morrison (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Doris Turner (D),
Last Action
Senate Transportation Committee Hearing (15:30:00 3/10/2026 Room 212) (on 03/10/2026)
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