House Bill 102 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry UnderwoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Disabled veteran license plates; surviving spouses authorized to receive distinctive spouse's plate

Summary

Allows surviving spouses of deceased Disabled Veteran plate recipients to receive a new 'Disabled Veteran Spouse' license plate for their private vehicle, effective October 1, 2027.

What This Bill Does

The bill creates a 'Disabled Veteran Spouse' license plate for the surviving spouse of a deceased recipient of the Disabled Veteran plate. To get it, the spouse must surrender the old plate, provide proof of marriage, and pay a $5 issuance fee (in place of other regular plate fees). The spouse plate is issued for one private vehicle and lasts for the spouse's lifetime or until remarriage; the old plate is not transferable. The plate does not grant handicapped parking privileges, and other standard plate options and fees still apply for personalized or distinctive plates.

Who It Affects

• Surviving spouses of deceased Disabled Veteran license plate recipients who will receive a new Disabled Veteran Spouse plate for a private vehicle, after surrendering the old plate, proving marriage, and paying a $5 issuance fee.
• probate judges and plate-issuing officials who process the surrender, marriage proof, and issuance of the new plate.

Key Provisions

• Establishes a Disabled Veteran Spouse license plate to be issued to the surviving spouse of a deceased Disabled Veteran license plate recipient for one private vehicle.
• The surviving spouse must return the Disabled Veteran license plate, provide proof of marriage, and pay a $5 issuance fee (in lieu of other regular fees) to obtain the spouse plate.
• Old Disabled Veteran plates are not transferable.
• The Disabled Veteran Spouse plate is valid for the surviving spouse's lifetime or until remarriage and does not authorize parking in zones reserved for handicapped individuals.
• The $5 issuance fee replaces the regular fee for the spouse plate; the $5 registration fee may be applied to other license plate categories, with additional fees still required for personalized or distinctive plates.
• Effective date: October 1, 2027.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano-2025-08-07 on Mar 11, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Taxation & Revenue