SB120 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Bill Hightower
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Motor vehicles, distinctive license plates, "In God We Trust" new category of tag created for any licensee
Summary: SB120 would create a new distinctive 'In God We Trust' license plate category for Alabama vehicle owners who choose it.
What This Bill Does
It establishes a five-year 'In God We Trust' license plate for eligible Alabama residents who apply and pay the regular tag fees. The plate is designed by the Department of Revenue and issued like other distinctive plates, and owners may replace it with a conventional plate or another 'In God We Trust' plate after five years. If a year comes when a new plate isn’t issued, the owner must show proof of paying the required license fees, and the act would take effect on October 1, 2016.

Who It Affects
Alabama residents who own private passenger or pleasure vehicles and elect to obtain the 'In God We Trust' plate (must pay regular license fees)
Issuing officials (judge of probate, license commissioner, or other issuing official) who process applications and issue the plate
Department of Revenue (designs the plate and handles its processing like other distinctive plates)

Key Provisions
Creates a distinctive 'In God We Trust' license plate category for Alabama residents
Plates are valid for five years and may be replaced with a conventional plate or another 'In God We Trust' plate after five years
Requires applying to the judge of probate, license commissioner, or other issuing official and paying regular license fees
Plate design determined by the Department of Revenue and processed like other distinctive plates
In years when a revalidation decal only is issued, the regular license fee still applies
If a year occurs where a new tag is not issued, payment of fees must be evidenced as provided by law
Effective date: October 1, 2016

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles