HB 4437
To allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Gold Star parents – defined as the mother or father of a veteran eligible for a gold star lapel pin – to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use. The bill amends existing law to specifically include this exemption for Gold Star parents, building upon existing provisions for Gold Star spouses. It establishes a process for issuing these plates and clarifies the definition of a ‘Gold Star parent.’
Key provisions
- Gold Star parents are defined as the mother or father of a veteran eligible for a gold star lapel pin.
- Gold Star parents are exempt from registration fees for one Gold Star Family license plate.
- The division may issue special plates for military personnel and their next of kin.
- A surviving spouse may continue to use their deceased spouse’s military license plate.
- Applicants must provide documentation to qualify for a special plate.
- The division may produce plates for military organizations with a minimum of 100 applicants.
- The bill amends existing law to include this provision.
- An initial application fee of $10 applies to special registration plates.
Who is affected
- Gold Star parents
- Veterans and their families
- The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
- Vehicle owners
Notable changes
- Specifically extends the benefit of free registration to Gold Star parents, in addition to Gold Star spouses.
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