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