HB195 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rick RehmRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Motor vehicles, disabled veteran's license plate, further provided

Summary

HB195 would expand eligibility for the Disabled Veteran license plate to veterans with at least 50% disability.

What This Bill Does

It changes the eligibility rule so that any disabled veteran with 50% or more disability can obtain the special Disabled Veteran license plate. The plate would be issued by the county judge of probate after proof of eligibility and a $5 fee, and it would read 'Disabled Veteran' with the veteran's branch of service and an identifying number, and would be non-transferable. The bill also clarifies how the $5 fee interacts with other license fees and that extra fees for distinctive or personalized plates still apply, with the new law taking effect January 1, 2026.

Who It Affects

• Disabled veterans with at least 50% physical disability, who would become eligible to obtain the special Disabled Veteran license plate.
• County judges of probate (and their offices) who process eligibility proofs and issue the plates, along with the Alabama Department of Revenue that prescribes plate design and fee rules.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-130 to allow any disabled veteran with a physical disability of at least 50 percent to obtain the special Disabled Veteran license plate, instead of requiring a disability that exceeds 50 percent.
• Sets plate details and fees: plates are issued for private/pleasure vehicles, non-transferable, inscribed with 'Disabled Veteran' plus branch and an identifying number; a $5 fee (in lieu of the regular license fee) is paid to obtain the plate, with proof of eligibility provided to the probate judge; the registration fee may be redirected to other plate categories if eligible, and any additional fees for distinctive/personalized plates still apply; the act becomes effective January 1, 2026.

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