Published on August 5, 2025 10:33 am
Last Updated on August 5, 2025 10:33 am
(McCLURE)
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) to cut unnecessary red tape for people with permanent disabilities has officially been signed into law.
Senate Bill 1256 codifies changes that reduce the burden on individuals seeking disability license plates or parking decals. Under prior law, permanently disabled individuals, or their parents or guardians, were required to submit documentation from a doctor to the Secretary of State to receive placards on a regular basis. The new law allows certifications to remain valid for five years and permits licensed physical therapists to sign off on applications, saving families time and the cost of additional medical visits.
“With this law, we are making sure that people with permanent disabilities no longer face repetitive and burdensome hurdles just to access parking accommodations they rely on,” said Senator McClure. “This law addresses a real problem by cutting red tape and making state government work better for the people it serves.”
Madeline Gumble, who lives with Multiple Sclerosis and brought this issue to the attention of McClure and Davidsmeyer, said the law will make a meaningful difference for many Illinoisans.
Senate Bill 1256 received unanimous support in the General Assembly before being signed into law.
