HB381 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Motor vehicles, veteran, distinctive license plates, proof for tag by government issued identification card, Sec. 32-6-250.1 am'd.

Summary

HB381 lets veterans use a government-issued ID to prove eligibility for a veteran distinctive license plate, with a backup eligibility certificate if other documents aren’t available.

What This Bill Does

It changes the proof required to qualify for a veteran distinctive license plate to include a government-issued ID showing veteran status, in addition to DD214 or other approved documents. If those documents aren’t available, applicants can provide a certification of eligibility from the Department of Veterans' Affairs after supplying other authoritative evidence of eligibility. The change amends the applicable statute and takes effect immediately after the Governor signs it.

Who It Affects

• Veterans who want a veteran distinctive license plate (more ways to prove eligibility).
• License plate clerks/DMV staff who verify eligibility and process applications (they will accept government IDs and certifications as proof).
• Department of Veterans' Affairs, which may issue certifications of eligibility when needed.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-250.1 to allow a government-issued identification card showing veteran status as proof of qualification for a veteran distinctive license plate, in addition to form DD214 or other documentation.
• If DD214 or other qualifying documentation is unavailable, the applicant may provide a certification of eligibility from the Department of Veterans' Affairs after supplying other authoritative documentation evidencing eligibility.
• The applicant must still be a veteran of the appropriate conflict or otherwise qualify for the plate.
• The act becomes effective immediately following the Governor's approval.

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