HB 4141
Award military veterans with a “Veterans” license plate
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Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill would allow honorably discharged veterans of any branch of the U.S. armed forces to receive a ‘Veterans’ license plate. While veterans would be exempt from regular vehicle registration fees, they would still need to pay a $10 initial application fee. The bill also includes provisions for Gold Star spouses to receive an exemption from registration fees for a special license plate. This legislation aims to recognize the service of military veterans and their families.
Key provisions
- Veterans are exempt from regular vehicle registration fees.
- A $10 initial application fee is required for a ‘Veterans’ license plate.
- Gold Star spouses are exempt from registration fees for a special license plate.
- Documentation verifying veteran status is required for plate issuance.
- The division may issue plates to vehicles titled in the name of the veteran.
- The division may issue plates recognizing military organizations with a minimum of 100 applicants.
- Existing special plates for military personnel and their next of kin are continued.
- A surviving spouse can continue to use a deceased veteran's plate until remarriage or non-renewal.
Who is affected
- Honorably discharged veterans of any branch of the U.S. armed forces
- Gold Star spouses
- Vehicle owners
- The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
- Military organizations chartered by the United States Congress
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