HB193 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan Boothe
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Lesley Vance Steve Clouse Duwayne Bridges Randy Wood John Merrill
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Motor vehicle license tags, renewals, additional time for deployed military, Sec. 32-6-65 am'd.
Summary: HB193 would give Alabama military personnel on deployment an extra 30 days after their deployment ends to renew their motor vehicle registration without a late penalty.
What This Bill Does
It amends the late-renewal rule to add a 30-day grace period after deployment ends for anyone deployed during their renewal month. During that period, they can renew without incurring the $15 late fee or interest charges. The bill keeps the existing penalties for others who renew late and requires proof of deployment (orders, service letter, DD214, or commander’s letter). It also notes the act takes effect on the first day of the third month after it becomes law.

Who It Affects
Military personnel who are deployed during any part of their designated renewal month, who would receive a 30-day extension after deployment ends to renew without penalties.
Other motor vehicle registrants who are not deployed, who would not receive the extension and would remain subject to the existing late-renewal penalties.

Key Provisions
Adds a 30-calendar-day extension after the end of deployment for any part of the designated renewal month, during which the registrant may renew without the late penalty or interest charges.
Deployment-related extension applies unless the individual has a dishonorable or other-than-honorable discharge.
Requires documentation of military deployment (orders, Statement of Service, DD214, or unit commander letter) to prove eligibility.
Remains the existing penalty framework for non-deployed late renewals and states the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles