Bill > H4691

This bill establishes a special Orange Star license plate for Massachusetts veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and have a documented medical condition attributed to that exposure by the Veterans Administration (VA). The registrar will provide these distinctive license plates free of charge to eligible veterans who own a private passenger vehicle or motorcycle and reside in Massachusetts. If the veteran passes away, their surviving spouse may continue to use the Orange Star plate by paying the standard registration fee plus an additional $20 annual fee, and they can retain the plate until they remarry or choose to cancel the registration. The bill emphasizes that this is not an official military medal, but rather a symbol of appreciation for veterans who were impacted by Agent Orange, a harmful chemical defoliant used extensively during the Vietnam War that caused significant health problems for many veterans.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4691