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Bill > HB1198
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 modifies existing Virginia law to generally require only a single rear license plate on registered motor vehicles, with an exception for tractor trucks which must display their plate on the front. Previously, most vehicles were required to have plates on both the front and rear. The bill also makes conforming changes to sections of the code related to antique motor vehicles and the classification of tangible personal property for taxation purposes, ensuring that references to the display of license plates align with the new requirement of a single rear plate for most vehicles.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Left in Committee Transportation (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1198 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1198/text/HB1198 |
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