Bill > HB2080

This bill discontinues the requirement for registration decals on Virginia license plates. Specifically, the bill removes references to decals throughout the Virginia Code, eliminating the need for motorists to display small stickers showing the month and year of vehicle registration expiration. The legislation allows the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to transition to license plates without expiration decals and provides flexibility in designing new license plates. The bill does not change existing vehicle registration requirements, meaning vehicle owners will still need to register their vehicles annually. The change will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving the DMV time to update its processes and license plate designs. The primary practical impact for vehicle owners is that they will no longer need to place a small sticker on their license plates to show registration status, potentially simplifying the registration renewal process.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2080