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VA HB241

VA HB241
License plates; only rear plate required, exception.


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Introduced
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/08/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Display of license plate; only rear plate required; exception. Permits every registered motor vehicle to display a single license plate issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles on the rear of the vehicle, except for tractor trucks, which shall display such license plate on the front of the vehicle. Current law requires license plates displayed on the front and rear of most such vehicles.

AI Summary

This bill amends Virginia law to generally require only a single license plate to be displayed on the rear of registered motor vehicles, with an exception for tractor trucks which will continue to display their license plate on the front. The bill also makes conforming changes to provisions regarding antique motor vehicles and the classification of tangible personal property for taxation purposes, ensuring that antique motor vehicles used for general transportation are correctly categorized. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is responsible for issuing license plates.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Left in Committee Transportation (on 02/18/2026)

Taxonomy

Transportation
  • ‐ Truck and Automobile Safety

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB241 01/09/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB241) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138330.PDF 02/10/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB241/text/HB241 01/09/2026
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