Bill > HF1032

This bill modifies Minnesota's vehicle licensing laws to establish a new special license plate for veterans who have received the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB), while also making several technical changes to existing veterans' special license plate provisions. The bill updates language throughout the statute, changing words like "shall" to "must" and reorganizing subdivisions for clarity. Specifically, it creates a new subcategory of special veteran's plates for recipients of the Combat Infantry Badge, which will bear the inscription "COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE" and include a facsimile or emblem of the official badge. The bill maintains existing requirements for veterans to obtain special plates, such as having served in active military service, being discharged under honorable conditions, and owning a qualifying vehicle. It also continues to allow the transfer of special veteran's plates between vehicles registered to the same individual, with a $5 transfer fee. The new Combat Infantry Badge plate is part of a broader set of special license plates that recognize various military service achievements and experiences, ranging from service in specific conflicts like Vietnam and the Persian Gulf War to recipients of medals like the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. The bill is set to become effective on January 1, 2026, providing ample time for implementation by the state's vehicle licensing authorities.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1032&ssn=0&y=2025