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.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 625 ILCS 5/3
Engrossed: 625 ILCS 5/3
Enrolled: 625 ILCS 5/3