HB179 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: James LomaxRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: Relating to distinctive motor vehicle license plates; to amend Section 32-6-281, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for the distribution of proceeds of sales of distinctive motor vehicle license plates to emergency medical services providers.
Summary: HB179 creates a distinctive emergency medical services license plate and directs its sale proceeds to EMS associations.
What This Bill Does
It allows licensed emergency medical services providers (EMSPs) to apply for a distinctive EMS plate with a design created by the ADPH Office of Emergency Medical Services. The plate is issued through standard county license offices and requires verification of EMSP licensure. Proceeds from selling the EMS plates are split 50% to the Alabama Association of Ambulance Services and 50% to the Alabama EMS Association. The act takes effect January 1, 2024.

Who It Affects
Licensed emergency medical services providers (EMSPs) who own private passenger vehicles can apply for and use the distinctive EMS plate.
The Alabama Association of Ambulance Services and the Alabama EMS Association receive half of the revenue from EMS plate sales.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-6-281 to authorize a distinctive EMS plate and set design requirements.
EMSPs must be licensed and verified before issuance; plate design is created by the ADPH Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Plate issuance follows the same process as other plates and is for use on personally owned private passenger vehicles.
Falsely obtaining an EMS plate is a Class C misdemeanor with corresponding penalties.
Proceeds from EMS plate sales are distributed 50% to the Alabama Association of Ambulance Services and 50% to the Alabama EMS Association.
Department of Revenue may adopt rules to administer the section.
Effective date: January 1, 2024.

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