IllinoisIllinois drivers can get a plate that supports OSF Children's Hospital
Starting January 1, 2027, Illinois drivers can apply for an OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois plate, with part of the fee set aside for grants to the hospital.
What it does
Illinois drivers can apply for a plate with an OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal. Of the $25 fee, $10 goes to a hospital fund for a new plate and $23 for each renewal.
Argument forDrivers who choose the plate could help support OSF Children's Hospital through fees that go into a fund for grants to the hospital.
Argument againstDrivers could pay $25 for a plate while only part of each fee goes to the hospital fund; the rest supports plate costs.
More detail
The law allows applicants to get a Universal special plate with an OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois decal, and directs part of the fees to a hospital fund. Illinois residents may apply and must identify the authorized organization from which they will get the decal. The $25 plate fee is in addition to any applicable registration fee. The Secretary of State distributes money from the fund only as appropriated by the General Assembly. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 7Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0812Latest
- Aug 7Effective Date January 1, 2027
- Aug 7Governor J. B. Pritzker ApprovedBecame Law
- Jun 26Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- May 29Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- May 29Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Sheehan
- May 29Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter
- May 29Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
- May 29Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
- May 29Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sharon Chung
- May 29Passed Both Houses
- May 29Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 111-000-001Passed House
- May 25Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- May 22Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2026
- May 19Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short DebateMinor
- May 19Second Reading - Short DebateMinor
- May 12Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
- May 11Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
- May 6Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateMinor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- May 6Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 010-000-000
- Apr 27Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & SafetyMinor
- Apr 17Referred to Rules Committee
- Apr 17First ReadingMinor
- Apr 17Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth
- Apr 17Arrived in HouseMinor
- Apr 16Third Reading - Passed; 056-000-001Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 14Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading ** April 15, 2026
- Mar 5Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
- Mar 5Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner
- Mar 5Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
- Feb 25Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
- Feb 25Second ReadingMinor
- Feb 24Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading February 25, 2026Minor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 24Do Pass Transportation; 018-000-000
- Feb 3Assigned to TransportationMinor
- Jan 27Referred to Assignments
- Jan 27First ReadingMinor
- Jan 27Filed with Secretary by Sen. David KoehlerIntroduced
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