HB2362 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
VEH CD-AIR MEDAL SPECIAL PLATE
Last Action
8/15/2025 - House: Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0214
House Sponsors
Rep. Travis Weaver - Stephanie A. Kifowit - Rick Ryan, Rita Mayfield, Thaddeus Jones, Yolonda Morris, Lisa Davis, Michael Crawford, Jawaharial Williams, Sonya M. Harper, Suzanne M. Ness, Camille Y. Lilly, Amy Elik, Kimberly Du Buclet and Mary Beth Canty
Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. and Craig Wilcox)
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Allows the Secretary of State to issue special registration plates designated as Air Medal plates to residents of this State who meet the eligibility requirements prescribed by the Secretary of State. Provides that the plates shall display the Air Medal. Provides that in all other respects, the design, color, and format of the plates shall be within the discretion of the Secretary.
House Committee Amendment No. 1
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of the introduced bill, and makes the following changes: Allows the Secretary of State to begin issuing the Air Medal license plates in the 2027 registration year. Provides that the plates may only be issued to residents of the State who have been awarded the Air Medal by the United States Armed Forces. Allows the Air Force Medal license plates to be affixed to autocycles.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2025 | House | Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver |
| 2/04/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 2/04/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 2/25/2025 | House | Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| 3/11/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver |
| 3/11/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee |
| 3/12/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety |
| 3/19/2025 | House | House Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; by Voice Vote |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Do Pass as Amended / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000 |
| 3/19/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Second Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/25/2025 | House | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate |
| 3/26/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit |
| 4/08/2025 | House | Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Rick Ryan |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000 |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jawaharial Williams |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Suzanne M. Ness |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly |
| 4/10/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik |
| 4/11/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Arrive in Senate |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr. |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | First Reading |
| 4/14/2025 | Senate | Referred to Assignments |
| 4/16/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty |
| 4/29/2025 | Senate | Assigned to Transportation |
| 5/07/2025 | Senate | Do Pass Transportation; 014-000-000 |
| 5/07/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 8, 2025 |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Second Reading |
| 5/08/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025 |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox |
| 5/20/2025 | Senate | Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** |
| 5/22/2025 | Senate | Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000 |
| 5/22/2025 | House | Passed Both Houses |
| 6/20/2025 | House | Sent to the Governor |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Governor Approved |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Effective Date January 1, 2026 |
| 8/15/2025 | House | Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0214 |