Rep. Gordon Booth’s bill scrapping license plate fees for car theft victims heads to Governor’s desk

Posted on May 28, 2024
After passing in the General Assembly with bipartisan support, it now heads to the Governor’s desk for final approval. (WJBC File Photo)

By WMBD-TV

PEORIA – If your car or license plate are stolen in Illinois, you’re financially responsible for the replacement fees.

But that may soon change as State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria) applauded the Illinois House and General Assembly passing Senate Bill 3471, which would waive fees for replacing a license plate or registration sticker.

“When someone has their vehicle stolen, the last thing they need to deal with is license plate fees on top of all the other hassles they’re addressing,” Gordon-Booth said. “This is a commonsense measure that will help crime victims return things to normal with one less headache.”

Currently, law requires a $6 fee for a duplicate plate and a $20 fee for duplicate registration stickers.

After passing in the General Assembly with bipartisan support, it now heads to the Governor’s desk for final approval.

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