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MA H3759

MA H3759
Creating Cold War veteran license plates


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Introduced
02/27/2025
In Committee
09/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

By Representative Pease of Westfield, a petition of Kelly W. Pease and John J. Marsi that the Registrar of Motor Vehicles create Cold War veteran license plates. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to create a new type of specialty license plate for Cold War veterans, specifically those who served in the United States Armed Forces between September 2, 1945, and December 26, 1991. The bill would require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to issue distinctive license plates with the words "COLD WAR VETERAN" on the left side to eligible veterans who apply and provide satisfactory proof of their service. These special plates would be available for private passenger motor vehicles and motorcycles (excluding motorized bicycles) and would come with an additional annual fee of $20 on top of the standard vehicle registration fee. This legislation aims to recognize and honor Cold War veterans by providing them with a unique form of vehicle identification that acknowledges their military service during a significant historical period marked by geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 09/29/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3759
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3759.pdf
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