SB3197

VEH CD-VOLUN FIREFIGHTER PLATE

Introduced·2/2/26
Introduced Text

SB3197 provides free permanent vehicle registration plates for volunteer firefighters and exempts certain vehicle transfers from fees.

SB3197 amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to issue free permanent vehicle registration plates to volunteer firefighters. These plates must display "Volunteer Firefighter" and the specific fire department, fire district, fire unit, or MABAS division number or letter. The bill also exempts certain vehicle transfers from fees, including those for volunteer firefighters, municipal police, and public schools. Each fire department, fire protection district, or MABAS must report any transfer of registration plates to the Secretary of State.

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Current
Assignments Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 24

3:30 PM

Senate Transportation Committee Hearing

Feb 17

3:30 PM

Senate Transportation Committee Hearing

History

Mar 13

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

Feb 24

Senate

Postponed - Transportation

Feb 10

Senate

Assigned to Transportation