SB405 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

George M. “Marc” Keahey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Drivers' licenses, veterans, eligible veteran to receive veteran's driver license, Sec. 32-6-1.2 added

Summary

The bill creates a veteran's driver's license in Alabama by adding the word 'veteran' to the license for honorably discharged veterans and prohibits charging extra beyond the normal license fee; the change takes effect one year after it becomes law.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, eligible Alabama residents who are honorably discharged veterans can request a driver's license with the word 'veteran' displayed on it. The Department of Public Safety would issue and renew such licenses with the 'veteran' designation when requested. No additional charges beyond the regular driver's license fee would be allowed for issuing or renewing a veteran's driver's license. The act becomes effective one year after it is passed and approved (or otherwise becomes law).

Who It Affects

• Honorably discharged veterans who are residents of Alabama and want a 'veteran' designation on their driver's license.
• The Alabama Department of Public Safety and its driver licensing offices responsible for issuing and renewing licenses.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 32-6-1.2 to require that a veteran who provides evidence of honorable discharge (DD Form 214) and requests it shall have the word 'veteran' displayed on their driver's license.
• Prohibits the Department of Public Safety from charging any fee beyond the standard driver's license fee for issuance or renewal of a veteran's driver's license.
• Sets the effective date to one year after the bill becomes law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Drivers' Licenses