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HB 4934

VEH-SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DECAL

104th Regular Session Introduced by Kimberly Du Buclet and 9 co-sponsors

Creates a Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness decal with fees funding a new state grant fund to support SCDAI activities.

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Bill Summary · HB 4934

Summary of HB4934 (Illinois, 104th General Assembly)

Title

VEH-SICKLE CELL ANEMIA DECAL

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a dedicated decal program on universal/special license plates to raise awareness of sickle cell anemia and fund related activities.
  • Establish a new state fund (Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund) to receive contributions from decal issuance and renewals, with grants to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois.

Key Provisions

Creation of the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund

  • Created as a new special fund in the State treasury.
  • All money in the fund shall be paid as grants to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI).

Modification to the Illinois Vehicle Code (Section 3-699.14)

  • Adds a new decal option: Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness decal, to be affixed to universal special license plates.
  • Decal authorization is granted to organizations designated by the General Assembly. The Secretary of State administers decal issuance and plate registration.

Fees and Allocation (Original Issuance and Renewal)

  • Original issuance fee for the Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness decal: $25.
    • Allocation: $10 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund; $15 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
  • Renewal fee for the decal: $25.
    • Allocation: $23 to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund; $2 to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.

Funds Created or Used

  • Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund: New fund for grantmaking to SCDAI.
  • Transfers and distribution are subject to general state funding rules and appropriation processes.

Conforming and Related Provisions

  • The act includes a broad framework for Universal Special License Plates, including how decals are affixed, how affiliated organizations are registered, and how additional decal-related fees are handled.
  • Ensures decals may be issued only by organizations authorized by the General Assembly, with oversight and compliance standards.
  • Requires decal-related fees to be deposited to the designated funds or state agencies per statute and to be used for specified purposes.

Who/What is Affected

Beneficiaries

  • Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) receives grants from the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund.

Drivers and Plate Holders

  • Illinois residents who choose to obtain the Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness decal on Universal Special License Plates (on passenger vehicles of the first division, motorcycles, autocycles, or second-division vehicles up to 8,000 pounds).

State Agencies

  • Secretary of State: Administers the universal plate framework and handles issuance/renewal processes, with the decal program funded via specified fee allocations.
  • Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund (state treasury) receives a portion of decal fees for grantmaking.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective/Action Timeline: The bill was introduced for the 2025-2026 sessions and has undergone committee and floor action in the Illinois House; as of the latest action, it has progressed through committee and reported/advanced in the Senate with readings and sponsor actions noted.
  • Administration: Requires designation of eligible organizations by the General Assembly to issue decals; the Secretary of State must maintain records linking decal issuers to specific plate decals.
  • Reporting and Compliance: Provisions align with the broader framework governing Universal special license plates, including annual compliance documentation for organizations receiving decal-related funds.

Notable Details

  • The decal is specifically named: Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness decal.
  • The fund splits mirror other decal programs in Illinois, with a portion of the original issuance and renewal fees dedicated to the Sickle Cell Anemia License Fund, and the remainder allocated to the Secretary of State Special License Plate Fund.
  • The fund is intended to support grants to the SCDAI, supporting awareness, education, advocacy, and related activities for sickle cell disease in Illinois.

This summary focuses on the bill’s substantive elements, including purpose, funding mechanics, affected parties, and key procedural steps, presented in accessible language. If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with other Illinois decal programs to highlight similarities and differences.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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