Bill > A00371

This bill authorizes the issuance of special "legion of valor" license plates for New York residents who have received certain prestigious military awards, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force Medals of Honor, as well as service crosses from each respective military branch. The bill requires the state's Department of Motor Vehicles to issue these distinctive license plates upon request, free of charge, to qualifying veterans who can provide proof of their military award. Before the plates can be produced, the bill mandates that either a $6,000 surety bond be posted or at least 200 pre-orders be received. The plates will feature the words "legion of valor" and include a decal representing the specific military award. If fewer than 200 sets of plates are sold within two years of becoming available, the department can recover a proportionate amount from the surety bond. The bill is designed to honor and recognize military service members who have received some of the highest valor awards in the United States military, providing them with a special form of recognition through a personalized license plate.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A371