Bill > HF833

This bill modifies Minnesota's special license plate provisions for veterans, specifically establishing a new special license plate for veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal. The bill updates existing statutes to allow veterans who meet certain criteria to obtain special license plates that recognize their military service. Under the new provisions, veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal can now obtain special license plates that include a facsimile of the medal and the inscription "ARMY OF OCCUPATION" below the plate number. The bill clarifies and standardizes language around veteran plate eligibility, expanding the types of service and medals that can qualify a veteran for specialized license plates. The bill requires veterans to have served in active military service, been discharged under honorable conditions, and be the registered owner of a qualifying vehicle (such as a passenger automobile, recreational motor vehicle, or non-commercial truck). The changes also include technical modifications to existing language, replacing words like "shall" with "must" and reorganizing subdivisions for clarity. The new special license plate provisions will become effective on January 1, 2026, and will apply to special veteran's plates issued on or after that date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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