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SB3904

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AUSTISM/NEURODIVERGENT PLATES

What this bill does

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.

Sponsor: Meg Loughran Cappel Chamber: Senate Introduced: 2026-02-06
Stuck
P(Advance)
11.6%
Chance it ever reaches a milestone (committee, floor, etc.). Not “next step.”
P(Law)
0.0%
Chance it becomes law given where it is now (stage, momentum).
Forecast
0.5%
Low P(law) at intro — sponsor & topic only; no progress or delay.
Confidence: 88%

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Pipeline Progress

Current stage: In Committee · Last action 144 days ago · SLOW

How does a bill become law in Illinois?
  1. Introduction of Bill

    A member of the Senate or the House introduces a bill, which is assigned a unique identifying number (e.g., "H.B. ___" for House bills and "S.B. ___" for Senate bills). If not enacted, it must be reintroduced in the next General Assembly with a new number.

  2. Committee Work — Hearings

    The bill goes to the appropriate committee, which holds hearings to gather expert opinions and determine the need for the legislation.

  3. Committee Work — Markup, Amendments, Report

    The committee may make amendments to the bill. If approved, a committee report endorsing the bill is issued.

  4. Floor Debate

    The bill is debated and can be further amended. The debate transcripts are accessible online for public viewing.

  5. Passage and Consideration in Second Chamber

    If the bill passes in the first chamber, it moves to the second chamber for a similar review process. If both chambers approve, it goes to the governor.

  6. Gubernatorial Action

    The governor can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action (resulting in an automatic law after 60 days). The type of veto can be total or amendatory. Once signed, the bill becomes a Public Act and is assigned a Public Act number.

Sponsor Context

Hearings

This bill has not been scheduled for a committee hearing.

Action History

6 actions recorded. Last action: 2026-02-17 — Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton. Each action's meaning and outcome signal are classified automatically.

2026-02-06 Introduction & Filing
Filed with Secretary bySen. Meg Loughran Cappel Rule 2-7(b)
Bill officially submitted to the Senate Secretary during the session.
2026-02-06 Introduction & Filing
First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38
Formal introduction — title read into the official record. Required procedural step; bill now exists in the system.
2026-02-06 Committee Assignment
Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a)
Sent to a committee (usually Rules in the House, Assignments in the Senate). The gatekeeping step — Rules/Assignments decides which substantive committee hears the bill.
2026-02-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2026-02-09 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.
2026-02-17 Co-Sponsorship Mild +
Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a)
A legislator takes on the chief co-sponsor role, a stronger commitment than regular co-sponsorship.

All actions (table)

Date Chamber Action Category Signal
2026-02-06 Senate Filed with Secretary bySen. Meg Loughran Cappel Rule 2-7(b) Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-06 Senate First Reading Senate Rule 5-1(d)/5-2; House Rule 37(d)/38 Introduction & Filing —
2026-02-06 Senate Referred toAssignments Senate Rule 3-8(a); House Rule 18(a) Committee Assignment —
2026-02-09 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Paul Faraci Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-09 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Seth Lewis Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +
2026-02-17 Senate Added as Chief Co-SponsorSen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton Senate Rule 5-1(a); House Rule 37(a) Co-Sponsorship Mild +