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MS SB2187

MS SB2187
Disabled veterans license tags; revise provisions regarding disability rating and persons eligible for.


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
02/07/2023
Passed
04/04/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/11/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 27-19-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Disability Rating Requirements For Certain Motor Vehicle And Motorcycle License Plates And Tags Authorized For Disabled Veterans; To Amend Section 27-19-56.444, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mississippi Code to revise the disability rating requirements for certain motor vehicle and motorcycle license plates and tags authorized for disabled veterans. Specifically, it lowers the disability rating requirement from 75% permanent service-connected disability to 70% non-permanent service-connected disability, and it adds a requirement for veterans with a 70% non-permanent disability to provide an updated benefits letter to renew their license plate or tag. The bill also makes some other changes, such as allowing the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible person to continue using the license plate or tag. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 04/11/2023)

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