HB60 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randall Shedd
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Veterans, awarded the Silver Star or Bronze Star, distinctive license plates, requirement for proof on form DD214 deleted, Sec. 32-6-250.1 added; Secs. 32-6-250, 32-6-251 am'd.
Summary: HB60 removes the DD214 proof requirement for Silver Star and Bronze Star recipients to obtain a distinctive permanent license plate.
What This Bill Does
The bill deletes the rule that Silver Star and Bronze Star recipients must prove their award with the DD214 form in order to get a distinctive license plate. It keeps other existing eligibility categories (like Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Legion of Valor, and former POW status) and their conditions for plates. Recipients must still pay applicable fees, including regular registration and ad valorem taxes, plus an annual $25 fee for Silver Star and Bronze Star plates, and they may request additional plates by paying the required fees; the change takes effect immediately after governor approval.

Who It Affects
Silver Star recipients: can obtain the distinctive license plate without presenting DD214 proof, subject to standard fees and vehicle limits.
Bronze Star recipients: can obtain the distinctive license plate without presenting DD214 proof, subject to standard fees and vehicle limits.
Other eligible veterans (e.g., Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Legion of Valor members, former prisoners of war): eligibility and fees remain as currently described in law; the change specifically relaxes the DD214 requirement only for Silver Star and Bronze Star recipients.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-6-250 to remove the DD214 proof requirement for Silver Star and Bronze Star recipients to receive a distinctive license plate.
Maintains eligibility for other categories (Medal of Honor recipients, Purple Heart recipients, Legion of Valor, former POWs) under the same framework.
Specifies fee structure: Purple Heart recipients pay ad valorem taxes; Silver Star and Bronze Star recipients pay regular registration fees, ad valorem taxes, and an annual $25 fee for the distinctive plates.
Allows eligible recipients to obtain additional distinctive plates upon payment of all applicable taxes and fees; plates are limited to one vehicle unless exceptions apply; effective immediately after governor approval.

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Subjects: Motor Vehicles