House Bill 292 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rick RehmRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Motor vehicles; disability percentage for disabled veteran's license plate revised

Summary

HB292 would allow disabled veterans with 50% or greater disability to qualify for Alabama’s special Disabled Veteran license plate, expanding eligibility and changing some fee rules, effective January 1, 2027.

What This Bill Does

It expands eligibility for the Disabled Veteran license plate to any veteran with at least 50% disability. The plate would state 'Disabled Veteran' and show the veteran’s branch of service and a unique identifying number, and it would not be transferable. The process would involve the county judge of probate, who would issue the plate upon proof of eligibility and a $5 fee (unless exempt), and the bill adjusts how that $5 fee can be used by allowing it to be applied to other license plate categories while keeping fees for personalized plates. The act becomes effective January 1, 2027.

Who It Affects

• Disabled veterans with a disability rating of 50% or greater, who would become eligible to obtain the special Disabled Veteran license plate.
• County probate offices (and the State Department of Revenue) that administer the plate issuance, eligibility verification, and fee collection.

Key Provisions

• Amends Section 32-6-130 to allow veterans with a physical disability of at least 50% to obtain the special Disabled Veteran license plate, rather than requiring more than 50%.
• Plate design and transfer rules: the plate will bear 'Disabled Veteran' and indicate the service branch and a unique number; plates are not transferable.
• Fees: the $5 fee to obtain the plate is in lieu of the regular license fee; the $5 registration fee may instead be applied to other license plate categories (with continued extra fees for personalized/distinctive plates).
• Effective date: the act takes effect January 1, 2027.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles & Traffic