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This bill expands eligibility for special veteran license plates and veteran designations on driver's licenses in New Hampshire to include veterans with a general discharge under honorable conditions, in addition to those currently defined in existing law. Previously, only veterans with fully honorable discharges could receive these special plates and license designations. The bill modifies two sections of state law: one related to motor vehicle registration and another concerning driver's licenses. Specifically, the changes allow veterans who received a general discharge under honorable conditions to apply for special number plates by providing proof of their veteran status, paying the required fees, and meeting other existing requirements. Similarly, on driver's licenses, veterans with general discharges can now indicate their veteran status and receive a special designation. The bill aims to recognize a broader range of military service and provide additional acknowledgment and potential benefits to veterans who may not have received a fully honorable discharge but still served their country. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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