Bill > HB604

This bill amends Alabama's existing veteran license tag program to expand the types of veterans who can receive distinctive license plates. The legislation specifically adds a new category of veterans who were directly involved with atomic weapons, including those who participated in weapon detonations, helped clean up radioactive materials after atmospheric detonations or accidents, or were exposed to ionizing radiation during World War II. The bill maintains the existing provisions for other veteran groups such as Vietnam veterans, Korean War veterans, World War II veterans, and veterans from more recent conflicts like Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve. The bill retains the existing fee structure, which includes a $3 additional fee for most veteran tags (with a slightly different arrangement for Vietnam veteran tags), and maintains the requirement that veterans be certified as eligible by either local veteran affairs officers or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The distinctive tags will continue to be non-transferable between vehicle owners, and the changes will take effect on October 1, 2025.