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This bill modifies New Hampshire's motor vehicle registration laws to automatically grant walking disability placards to veterans who have already received special number plates under RSA 261:86, based on their medical evaluation by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Currently, individuals seeking a disability placard typically must provide additional documentation to prove their disability, but this legislation eliminates that requirement for veterans who have already been evaluated by the VA. The special veteran number plates serve as sufficient proof of disability status for obtaining a walking disability placard, which allows individuals with mobility challenges to park in designated accessible parking spaces. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a short transition period for implementation by the state's motor vehicle department. By streamlining this process, the bill aims to reduce administrative burden for veterans and recognize their service-connected disabilities more efficiently.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=244&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=SB12