An Act relative to license plate year of manufacture registration
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the display of the year of manufacture on license plates for antique automobiles. It proposes an exception allowing vehicles meeting specific criteria – generally those 25 years or older – to display the year of manufacture on their license plates, even if it doesn't match the vehicle's actual year. The bill aims to recognize and honor classic vehicles and their historical significance. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Transportation and subsequently to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Key provisions
- Allows vehicles 25 years or older to display the year of manufacture on their license plates.
- The year of manufacture displayed on the plate must match the vehicle's original year of manufacture.
- The bill seeks to exempt antique automobiles from standard license plate year requirements.
- The Transportation Committee will consider the bill's impact on vehicle registration and enforcement.
- The Ways and Means Committee will assess the potential fiscal implications of this change.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners
- Antique automobile enthusiasts
- The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV)
- The Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Creates an exception to the current requirement for license plates to display the vehicle's current year of manufacture.
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
James K. Hawkins
Cosponsor
James K. Hawkins
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