HB206 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rick RehmRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Special disabled veteran license plate

Summary

HB206 would extend the special disabled veteran license plate to any veteran with 50% or greater disability.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 32-6-130 to allow any disabled veteran with at least 50 percent disability to obtain a special disabled veteran license plate. The plate would be issued for private or pleasure vehicles, display the words 'Disabled Veteran', show the veteran’s service branch and an identifying number, and would be non-transferable. Eligibility requires proof to the county judge of probate, and a $5 plate fee would be charged in lieu of the regular license fee to help cover issuing costs, with the State Department of Revenue guiding design details. The registration fee could be applied to any license plate category instead of only the disabled veteran plate, and any fees for distinctive or personalized plates would still apply, with the changes taking effect January 1, 2025.

Who It Affects

• Disabled Alabama veterans with a physical disability of at least 50% who want a special disabled veteran license plate and are eligible to obtain one.
• Judges of probate in Alabama, who would handle eligibility proof and issuance of the plates.
• The Alabama Department of Revenue, which would oversee plate design and related fee administration.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-130 to allow any disabled veteran with at least 50% disability to obtain a special disabled veteran license plate (expands from requiring disability to exceed 50%).
• Plate specifications: private/pleasure vehicle use, non-transferable, inscribed with 'Disabled Veteran' and the veteran's service branch and identifying number; issued by the judge of probate.
• Fee structure: a $5 plate fee in lieu of the regular license fee to defray issuance costs; the registration fee (also $5) may be applied to any license plate category instead of only the disabled veteran category; additional fees for personalized or distinctive plates still apply.
• Effective date: January 1, 2025.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles & Traffic