Bill > SF977

This bill modifies Minnesota's vehicle registration laws to create a new special license plate category for Purple Heart medal recipients and provide fee exemptions for those plates. The bill amends several existing statutes to establish that Purple Heart recipients can receive special license plates bearing the inscription "COMBAT WOUNDED VET" with an emblem of the Purple Heart medal, free of charge. Specifically, the bill allows Purple Heart recipients to obtain these special plates for personal-use passenger automobiles, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles at no cost, and provides that these plates can be transferred to another qualifying vehicle registered to the same individual without a fee. The legislation also ensures that these special plates will not be subject to discontinuation based on the number of registered sets, unlike some other specialty plates. By creating a dedicated section for Purple Heart recipient plates, the bill recognizes and honors military service members who have been wounded in combat, providing them with a meaningful recognition and financial benefit through reduced vehicle registration costs. This change simplifies the process for Purple Heart recipients to obtain special plates and underscores the state's appreciation for their military sacrifice.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0977&ssn=0&y=2025