Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Secretary of State may issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates to Illinois residents that served in the United States Armed Forces after July 1, 1958 and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. Provides that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates shall expire according to the staggered multi-year procedure established by the Code. Provides that the Secretary has discretion as to the design, color, and format of the plates. Provides that the plates are not required to designate "Land of Lincoln".
House Committee Amendment No. 1: Provides that the Secretary of State may issue Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal license plates to Illinois residents that have been awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in the United States Armed Forces after July 1, 1958 and participated in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, or U.S. operations of assistance for friendly foreign nations. Adds an effective date of July 1, 2026.

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