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RI S0072

RI S0072
Disabled veteran license plate may be transferred to veterans' spouse or issued to veteran or veterans spouse.


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Introduced
01/23/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
Crossed Over
03/13/2025
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would permit upon certification that the veteran is no longer able to operate a vehicle, the transfer of the plate to the veteran's spouse. Additionally, a disabled veteran license plate may be issued to an eligible veteran or their spouse. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Rhode Island law regarding disabled veteran license plates by expanding the provisions for plate transfer and issuance. Currently, disabled veterans who have been honorably discharged and meet specific disability criteria (such as having lost a limb or having a 100% service-connected disability rating) are eligible for special license plates. The bill allows these "Disabled Veteran" plates to be transferred to the veteran's spouse during the veteran's lifetime if the veteran is no longer able to operate a vehicle, and permits the plates to be issued to either the veteran or their spouse. Additionally, after the initial veteran's death, the surviving spouse can continue to use these plates until they remarry. The bill maintains the requirement that only one set of plates can be issued, and that eligibility must be certified by the Veterans' Administration or through other satisfactory documentation. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for disabled veterans and their spouses in maintaining these special license plates, recognizing their service and the challenges they may face due to service-related disabilities.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to House Veterans Affairs (on 03/14/2025)

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