Bill > HF1185

This bill modifies Minnesota's statute regarding special license plates for veterans by establishing a new special license plate for recipients of the National Defense Service Medal and making several technical changes to existing veteran license plate regulations. The bill allows veterans who have received the National Defense Service Medal to obtain special license plates that will bear the inscription "NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE VET" and include a facsimile of the official medal. The legislation updates language throughout the statute, replacing words like "shall" with "must" and reorganizing subdivision structures. It also clarifies and expands eligibility requirements for various veteran-specific special license plates, including plates for veterans who have received medals such as the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star, and those who served in specific military campaigns like Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Korean Conflict. The bill ensures that veterans can transfer these special plates between qualifying vehicles registered in their name, and sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for the new National Defense Service Medal special license plates. The changes aim to provide more recognition and benefits for veterans by offering more specialized license plate options that honor their specific military service and achievements.

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