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AL HB292
AL HB292Motor vehicles; disability percentage for disabled veteran's license plate revised
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Motor vehicles; disability percentage for disabled veteran's license plate revised
AI Summary
This bill revises the requirements for disabled veterans to obtain special license plates for their motor vehicles in Alabama. Previously, a veteran needed to have a physical disability requiring special mechanical control devices or a disability exceeding 50 percent to qualify. This bill changes the disability threshold to be at least 50 percent, making it easier for more disabled veterans to receive these plates. The bill also clarifies that the five-dollar fee for these special plates can be applied to any license plate category the disabled veteran qualifies for, with any additional fees for distinctive or personalized plates still being required. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Rick Rehm (R)*,
Chip Brown (R),
Matthew Hammett (R),
Ed Oliver (R),
Kenneth Paschal (R),
Chad Robertson (R),
Mike Shaw (R),
Van Smith (R),
Jeff Sorrells (R),
Jerry Starnes (R),
Shane Stringer (R),
Ritchie Whorton (R),
Last Action
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| Fiscal Note - Passed First Chamber | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-JPX79YF-2.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - Introduced | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/FiscalNotes/FN-JPX79YF-1.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/HB292-int.pdf |
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