HB420 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ralph Howard
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Mac McCutcheon Duwayne Bridges Richard J. Laird
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Motor vehicles, disabled veterans distinctive license tag, veteran with service-connected disability of 100 percent exempt from license fees and ad valorem tax, Sec. 32-6-130 am'd.
Summary: HB420 would exempt 100% permanently and totally disabled veterans (service-connected) from all license fees and ad valorem taxes for one disabled veteran license plate.
What This Bill Does
It amends Section 32-6-130 to allow a veteran certified by the VA as 100% permanently and totally disabled due to a service-connected disability to receive the disabled veteran plate at no cost for license fees and ad valorem taxes. The exemption applies when the veteran applies with proof of eligibility to the judge of probate or other license issuing official for one motor vehicle. Existing rules for other disabled veterans (50%+ disability or need for special mechanical controls) remain, which require a $5 fee for the plate. The plate continues to display 'Disabled Veteran' with branch of service and an identifying number and is not transferable; the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor's approval.

Who It Affects
Alabama veterans who are determined by the VA to be 100% permanently and totally disabled based on a service-connected disability; they would qualify for the cost-free Disabled Veteran plate for one vehicle.
County probate judges and other license issuing officials (and the Department of Revenue) who administer the license plate program and process eligibility proofs; they will implement and enforce the exemption for qualifying veterans.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-6-130 to exempt 100% permanently and totally disabled service-connected veterans from all license fees and ad valorem taxes for one distinctive Disabled Veteran plate.
Eligibility requires being a resident of Alabama, VA determination of 100% permanent and total disability based on service-connected disability, and proof provided to the judge of probate or license issuing official for one motor vehicle.
Retains existing provisions for other disabled veterans (50%+ disability or need for special mechanical devices), who must pay the $5 fee for the plate.
Plate remains non-transferable and carries the designation 'Disabled Veteran' along with branch of service and an identifying number.
Effective date: the act takes effect on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles