SB399 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald O. Dial

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Bryan TaylorBill HoltzclawTom Whatley

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Motor vehicles, distinctive license tags, Legion of Valor member authorized to receive license tag without cost, Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.

Summary

SB399 would extend free, distinctive license plates to Legion of Valor members with certain military honors, expanding who can get a free plate in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill adds Legion of Valor members who prove they have the Medal of Honor, Army Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, or who were former prisoners of war, to the list of people eligible for a free distinctive license plate. Like existing categories, there is no fee or tax for these plates, except Purple Heart recipients must pay ad valorem taxes on vehicles with the plates. Plates are issued for use on private vehicles registered in the recipient's name, and generally one plate per vehicle unless additional plates are allowed under conditions with applicable taxes and fees; the plate designs will be identified by MOH, PHM, LOV, or POW and set by a committee.

Who It Affects

• Legion of Valor members who can show proof of MOH, DSM Cross, Navy Cross, Air Force Cross, or former POW status, and who would receive a free distinctive license plate.
• Purple Heart recipients, who would still receive the distinctive plate but must pay ad valorem taxes on the vehicles the plates are issued for.

Key Provisions

• Amends Sections 32-6-250 and 32-6-251 to include Legion of Valor members with proof of MOH, the Army Distinguished Service Cross, the Navy Cross, the Air Force Cross, or former POW status as eligible for a free distinctive license plate.
• Continuance of no plate fee or tax for MOH recipients, Legion of Valor members, and POWs; Purple Heart recipients must pay ad valorem taxes on vehicles with the plates.
• Allows additional distinctive plates for those who meet the qualification, as long as license taxes and registration fees are paid for the other vehicles.
• Plates will be labeled MOH, PHM, LOV, or POW with a distinct color/design, determined by a committee, matching the applicable category.

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

Subjects

Motor Vehicles