Bill > HF1033

This bill expands tax and fee exemptions for certain veterans and surviving spouses in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill creates a new category called "Gold Star spouse", defined as the surviving spouse of a service member who died while serving honorably in active service, and extends various transportation-related tax and fee exemptions to these individuals. These exemptions include waiving registration taxes, administrative fees, filing fees, plate and validation sticker fees for up to two motor vehicles, and eliminating fees for driver's licenses, endorsements, and identification cards. The bill also exempts Gold Star spouses from paying motor vehicle sales taxes when purchasing a vehicle. The exemptions apply to motor vehicles registered jointly by the eligible owner and their spouse or domestic partner, though certain personalized plate fees and special plate contributions are still required. The provisions will become effective on January 1, 2026 (for driver's license and identification card provisions) and after June 30, 2026 (for motor vehicle sales tax exemptions), providing additional financial support to families who have lost a loved one in military service.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1033&ssn=0&y=2025